Patiromer generic name?

What is the generic name “patiromer” used for?

Patiromer is the generic name for a potassium-binding medicine used to help lower high potassium levels (hyperkalemia).

What is the brand name for patiromer?

Commonly, patiromer is marketed under the brand name Veltassa.

Is “patiromer” already the generic name (or the active ingredient)?

Yes. “Patiromer” is the generic name of the active drug substance. The full product name on prescriptions is typically written as patiromer (often with the formulation suffix used by the brand/regulator), but the generic designation is patiromer.