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Prescribing Information LOKELMA® (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate)
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LOKELMA® (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalaemia in adult patients.

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Explore informative infographics and guides for both prescribers and patients to help you understand more about LOKELMA (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate)

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HCP Resources

Looking to update your local guidelines?

Access an evidence-based summary to support formulary changes and guideline development in your area.

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Interested in optimising RAASi therapy whilst managing hyperkalaemia?

A practical toolkit to help optimise RAASi therapy and manage hyperkalaemia, including a sample discharge summary, transfer of care letter, and guidance for optimising RAASi therapy in cardiorenal patients.

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How to prescribe LOKELMA

Quick-reference guide outlining LOKELMA administration and dosing for both non-haemodialysis and dialysis patients.

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LOKELMA maintenance prescribing protocol for community prescribing

Your step-by-step guide to continuing LOKELMA in the community, supporting patients to stay on guideline-directed RAASi therapy

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Act from 5.5mmol/L to raise the bar for your cardiorenal patients

A5 booklet summarising the updated NICE tag for LOKELMA and why intervening from serum K+ 5.5mmol/L matters for your eligible patients

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Patient and Carer Resources

Patient guide: LOKELMA & hyperkalaemia

Patient leaflet explaining hyperkalaemia, what LOKELMA is, and what patients can expect from treatment.

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Patient guide: protecting your heart & kidneys

Helps patients understand their RAASi therapy and how it works alongside LOKELMA to support long-term heart and kidney health.

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Videos and webinars

Learn more from the experts about the importance of RAASi optimisation in cardiorenal (HF or CKD) patients with hyperkalaemia

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Book a meeting with an expert to discuss how LOKELMA can help you to optimise RAASi therapy in patients with HF or CKD and hyperkalaemia

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Stay up to date with the latest information on LOKELMA and hyperkalaemia management, including upcoming webinars, new resources and updates to clinical guidelines

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RAASi=renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor; KDIGO=Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes; CKD=chronic kidney disease; ESC=European Society of Cardiology; HF=heart failure.
 

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