Lokelma With Apple Juice (2024)

FAQs

Can I mix lokelma with apple juice? ›

No, you should not mix Lokelma with juice. Lokelma should only be mixed with water to form an oral liquid suspension. To learn more, see the “How to take Lokelma” section below. If you have questions about how to prepare Lokelma, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.

You can take Lokelma with or without food. However, make sure to separate it from other medications (2 hours before or 2 hours after) since it can change the way other medications work in your body.

Your doctor will order blood tests to monitor your response to this medication. This medication must be mixed before taking. Open the packet and pour the contents into a drinking glass with about 3 tablespoonfuls or more (45 milliliters or more) of water. Stir, then drink the mixture right away.

If you forget this step, ask if mixing the medication into something tasty will affect the drug's efficacy. A few mixable ideas include yogurt, apple sauce, juice, sugar water or chocolate syrup. Do carefully measure medication dosage before mixing with any other food or juice.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about drug interactions if you take other medications. Mix the powder, granule, or liquid form with water or fruit juice and drink the mixture slowly over 5 to 10 minutes. If you have had bariatric surgery, talk to your doctor about how to take potassium supplements if prescribed.

They may also experience worsening of kidney function, transition to end-stage renal disease, and initiate renal replacement therapy (RRT). Patients were assumed to experience a hyperkalemia event when their serum potassium levels exceeded a defined threshold (5.5 mmol/L).

If you have a disorder of your digestive system, Lokelma can worsen symptoms of your condition. These disorders include severe constipation or a blockage in your intestines. And if you have digestive conditions like these, Lokelma may not work to treat your hyperkalemia (high potassium).

LOKELMA starts to lower your potassium within one hour of taking it. The amount of decrease depends on your starting potassium level. Most patients have normal levels within 24 to 48 hours of treatment.

Lokelma is available only as a brand-name drug. It doesn't come in a generic version. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

What can I take instead of Lokelma? ›

Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is a prescription drug used to treat high blood potassium levels. Lokelma can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include fluid swelling in areas of the body and low blood potassium levels.

One large egg contains about 63 mg of potassium. 11 Eggs are considered a low-potassium food but check with your doctor or dietitian to find out how often you should eat them. What meats and fish are best for a low-potassium diet?

Options of how to reduce potassium in your diet or alternative foods you can use are outlined overleaf. Fruits Fruits such as banana, avocado, dried fruit, grapes, plums, blackcurrants. Limit to a maximum of 3 x 80g portions per day e.g. apple, blueberries, orange, pear, canned fruit.

Oral: The average adult dose is 15 grams taken 1 to 4 times daily. Each dose should be mixed in 20 mL to 100 mL of water or syrup. Do not mix it with orange or fruit juice that contains potassium.

This medicine must be completely dissolved in at least one-half glass (4 ounces) of cold water or juice to reduce its possible stomach-irritating or laxative effect.

The preparation for oral use of Kayexalate requires each dose to be suspended in water or syrup. Any vehicle may be compatible for use in order to improve the taste, except for significant amounts of potassium‐containing products (such as fruit juice) as it may impair the medications' action.