Indocin (Indomethacin Suppositories) and Kalexate Powder

• Generic Name: indomethacin
• Dosage Forms: rectal suppository
• Other Brand Names: Indocin, Indocin SR, Tivorbex

• It is used to treat some types of arthritis.
• It is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• 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.