KALEXATE (sodium polystyrene sulfonate)
KALEXATE is indicated for the treatment of Hyperkalemia.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2009-03-30
- Routes
- ORAL, RECTAL
- Dosage Forms
- POWDER
KALEXATE Approval History
What KALEXATE Treats
1 indicationsKALEXATE is approved for 1 conditions since its original approval in 2009. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Hyperkalemia
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Clinical Trial Registry
2 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02065076 SKIP | 13089 | Ph 4 | completed | Efficacy of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate in the Treatment of Hyperkaliemia in Pre-dialysis Patients |
| NCT01866709 results posted | SPS-001 | Ph 4 | terminated | Safety and Efficacy of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate in Hyperkalemia |
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Trial Timeline
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
KALEXATE FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
KALEXATE is indicated for the treatment of Hyperkalemia.
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