Drug Notes - Patiromer (By mouth) | Lima Memorial Health System

Patiromer (By mouth)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to patiromer.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Do not heat (including microwave) this medicine or add it to heated food or liquids. Do not swallow the powder directly. It must be mixed with water.
To use:
- Measure 1/3 cup of water. Pour half of the water into a glass.
- Empty the entire contents of a packet into the glass. You may need more than 1 packet for your prescribed dose.
- Stir the mixture well.
- Pour the remaining water into the glass containing the mixture and stir thoroughly. The mixture will look cloudy and the powder will not dissolve. Add more water if the mixture is too thick.
- Drink the mixture right away.
- If some powder is still in the glass, add more water. Stir this mixture, and drink it right away. Repeat as needed to make sure you get your full dose.
- You may also use other drinks or soft foods (including apple sauce, pudding, yogurt) instead of water to prepare the mixture.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in the refrigerator. You may also store it at room temperature, but it must be used within 3 months after it is taken out of the refrigerator.

This medicine may keep other medicines from working properly. Do not use patiromer within 3 hours before or after you take any of the following:
- Levothyroxine, mycophenolate mofetil, quinidine, thiamine
- Blood pressure medicine (including bisoprolol, carvedilol, nebivolol, telmisartan, ARBs, beta blockers)
- Oral diabetes medicine (including metformin)
- Medicine to treat infection (including ciprofloxacin)

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, bowel blockage, or other bowel movement problems (including constipation or impaction). Tell your doctor if you have had surgery for a bowel movement disorder.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Nausea, vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness, muscle cramps, confusion
Severe stomach pain, swelling of the stomach, bloated or full feeling

Last Updated: 9/6/2024