Irenka and Kalexate

• Generic Name: duloxetine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Cymbalta, Irenka, Drizalma Sprinkle

Irenka is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI).

Irenka is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. This medicine is also used to treat general anxiety disorder in adults and children who are at least 7 years old.

Irenka is also used in adults to treat fibromyalgia (a chronic pain disorder), or chronic muscle or joint pain (such as low back pain and osteoarthritis pain).

Irenka is also used to treat pain caused by nerve damage in adults with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy).

Irenka 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.