Kalexate Powder and Piperacillin and tazobactam Intravenous

• 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.

• Generic Name: piperacillin / tazobactam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zosyn

Piperacillin and tazobactam injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.

Piperacillin and tazobactam combination is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, piperacillin and tazobactam will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Piperacillin and tazobactam is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.