Etelcalcetide Hydrochloride and Kalexate

• Generic Name: etelcalcetide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Parsabiv

Treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism associated with chronic renal disease in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Additional studies needed to determine effects on clinical outcomes, including cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Safety and efficacy not established in patients with chronic renal disease who are not undergoing hemodialysis; use not recommended in these patients.

Safety and efficacy not established in patients with parathyroid carcinoma or primary hyperparathyroidism; use not recommended in these patients.

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

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

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

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

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