Infed and Kionex

• Generic Name: iron dextran
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: DexFerrum, Infed

Infed is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Infed is used to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia (low red blood cells).

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

• 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.