Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate)
Brand: Kayexalate
Active Ingredient(s): Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Strength: 1 mEq
Pack Size: 454 g Powder
Store at room temperature.
DIN: 02026961
Manufacturer: Sanofi-Aventis Canada Inc. (Canada)
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Description
Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate) is a potassium-removing agent. It is usually used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia. It may also have other uses.
Additional information
Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate) is typically used one to four times daily. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. When taken by mouth, Kayexalate should be taken at least 3 hours before or 3 hours after other oral medications. For patients with gastroparesis (a condition preventing your stomach from emptying properly), a 6-hour separation should be considered. WARNING: Use with caution in patients with patients with cardiovascular (heart) problems. Use with caution in patients with hepatic (liver) problems. Use with caution in patients with edema (swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues). In addition to its desired action, Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate) may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause hypernatremia (high sodium levels), hypocalcemia (low calcium levels), hypokalemia (low potassium levels), hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels). It may cause constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting. It may cause abdominal pain, allergic reaction. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to sodium polystyrene sulfonate, similar agents or any component of the formulation, hypokalemia (low blood potassium), obstructive bowel disease (a blockage that keeps food or liquid from passing through your small intestine or large intestine), neonates (newborn) with reduced stomach motility, oral administration in neonates. Taking Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. A treatment with Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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