Review the side-effects of Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. The most common side effects of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate are-
• Decreased potassium level in the blood
• Edema or fluid accumulation in the body
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Heart rhythm abnormalities
• Weight gain
• Constipation
Taking sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for long-term may cause severe gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, loose stools, and pain in the stomach.
• If a dose is missed, the patient must be advised to take the next usual dose at the next scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. The most common side effects of sodium zirconium cyclosilicate are-
• Decreased potassium level in the blood
• Edema or fluid accumulation in the body
• Swelling of the ankles or feet
• Heart rhythm abnormalities
• Weight gain
• Constipation
Taking sodium zirconium cyclosilicate for long-term may cause severe gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, loose stools, and pain in the stomach.
Other Precautions :
• Patients registering for any X-ray diagnostic procedure should not take sodium zirconium cyclosilicate as the drug may be opaque to X-rays.• If a dose is missed, the patient must be advised to take the next usual dose at the next scheduled time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.
