Answer
Patiromer sorbitex calcium binds potassium in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing free potassium there and increasing potassium excretion in faeces, thereby lowering blood potassium levels.
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- Veltassa (Patiromer) 8.4 g powder for oral suspensionVifor Fresenius Medical Care Renal Pharma UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 9Document updated
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