Veltassa
Warnings
What may interact with Veltassa?
-Bisoprolol
-Carvedilol
-Ciprofloxacin
-Levothyroxine
-Metformin
-Mycophenolate
-Nebivolol
-Quinidine
-Telmisartan
-Thiamine
Take other oral medications 3 hours before or 3 hours after this medication to avoid decreasing their absorption.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Veltassa
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Blockage in your bowels
-Constipation
-Dry, hard stool that will not pass out of your rectum
-Low levels of magnesium in the blood
-An unusual or allergic reaction to patiromer, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Veltassa?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may need blood work while you are taking this medication.
This medication will cause constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your care team.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store in the refrigerator. If stored at room temperature, use it within 3 months of being taken out of the refrigerator. Avoid exposure to extreme heat. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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