Sodium polystyrene sulfonate and Zaroxolyn

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium.

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia.

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works differently from other medicines because it passes into your intestines without being absorbed into your blood stream.

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: metolazone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Zaroxolyn, Mykrox

Zaroxolyn is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Zaroxolyn is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome. This medicine is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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