Clofarabine Intravenous and Kionex

• Generic Name: clofarabine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Clolar

Clofarabine injection is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a cancer of the white blood cells, in patients who have already used at least 2 other cancer medicines.

Clofarabine is an antineoplastic (cancer) medicine. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed by the body. Since the growth of normal cells may also be affected by clofarabine, other unwanted effects can occur. Before you begin treatment, talk to your doctor about the benefits of clofarabine as well as the possible risks of using it.

Clofarabine is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: oral / rectal suspension
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

Kionex binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium.

Kionex is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia.

Kionex works differently from other medicines because it passes into your intestines without being absorbed into your blood stream.

Kionex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.