The Basics
What is Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate?
Used to treat hyperkalemia.
Brand names for Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate
Lokelma
How Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate is classified
Cation Exchange Resins, Chelating Agents
Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate During Pregnancy
Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate while pregnant
N/A
Taking Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate?
Because sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is not orally absorbed it is unlikely to reach the breastmilk or adversely affect the breastfed infant. No special precautions are required.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Because sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is not orally absorbed it is unlikely to reach the breastmilk or adversely affect the breastfed infant. No special precautions are required.
Possible effects of Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/None listed
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