Effer-K Tablets and Mipomersen Subcutaneous

• Generic Name: potassium bicarbonate
• Dosage Forms: tablet, effervescent
• Other Brand Names: Effervescent Potassium, K-Effervescent, K-vescent, K-vescent, K+Care ET, Klor-Con/EF, Effer-K, Quick-K

Potassium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods and is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Potassium bicarbonate is used to prevent or to treat a potassium deficiency (hypokalemia).

Potassium bicarbonate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: mipomersen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kynamro

Mipomersen injection is used together with a proper diet and other medicines to treat high cholesterol levels in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

Mipomersen is only available through a restricted access program. Only doctors who are enrolled in the restricted program can write a prescription for mipomersen.