Hectorol oral/injection and Kalexate Powder

• Generic Name: doxercalciferol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, liquid filled
• Other Brand Names: Hectorol

Hectorol is a synthetic (man- made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Hectorol is used to help maintain healthy levels of parathyroid hormone in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

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

• 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.