Onset of Potassium-Lowering Effects of Medications.
a) Sodium polystyrene is the fastest-acting potassium-lowering medication.
b) Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate has a slow onset of action.
c) Potassium-lowering effects of Patiromer are seen within 1 hour.
d) Sodium polystyrene is still commonly used for its rapid onset of action.
