Lortuss EX and Patiromer Sorbitex Calcium

• Generic Name: codeine / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ambifed CD, Biotussin DAC, Cheratussin DAC, Guaifen DAC, Lortuss EX, Maxifed-G CD, Nucofed Pediatric Expectorant, Tricode GF, Tusnel C, Virtussin DAC, Virtussin DAC

Codeine is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose).

Lortuss EX is a combination medicine used to treat cough, stuffy nose, and sinus congestion caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.

Lortuss EX will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

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

• Generic Name: patiromer
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Veltassa

Treatment of hyperkalemia.

Efficacy in decreasing elevated serum potassium concentrations and reducing recurrence of hyperkalemia established in patients with chronic kidney disease receiving drugs that inhibit the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Efficacy maintained during treatment for up to 1 year.

Not used as an emergency treatment for life-threatening hyperkalemia because of its delayed onset of action.