Table of contents:
- What Medicine Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
- What is Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate used for?
- What are the rules for using Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
- How to store Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
- Dosage of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
- What should be considered before using the drug Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
- Is Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
- Drug Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Warnings and Cautions
- What drugs can interfere with the action of the drug Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
- Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate drug?
- What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
- Drug Interactions of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
- What is the dosage for Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate for adults?
- What is the dosage of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate for children?
- In what dosages and preparations Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is available?
- What to do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
What Medicine Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
What is Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate used for?
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is a drug used to treat hyperkalemia, a disorder of high potassium levels in the blood.
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate affects the exchange of potassium and sodium in the body.
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate may also be used for purposes not listed here.
What are the rules for using Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate can be given as a liquid by mouth, through a feeding tube, or as a rectal enema. This medicine is usually given 1 to 4 times a day by a healthcare professional in a hospital.
The form of this medicine is powder mixed with water, or syrup (to make it taste better if given by mouth).
If you are given a rectal enema, the fluids will be given slowly while you are lying down. You may need to hold the enema for up to several hours. The Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate enema is usually followed by a second cleansing enema.
You will need to keep using this medicine even if you feel your condition is getting better. Hyperkalemia often has no visible symptoms.
To make sure this medicine is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested frequently. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate.
How to store Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Dosage of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
What should be considered before using the drug Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
Before using certain drugs, consider the risks and benefits first. This is a decision you and your doctor will have to make. For this drug, pay attention to the following:
Allergy
Tell your doctor if you have any unusual or allergic reactions to this or any other medicine. Also tell your doctor if you have any other types of allergies such as to food, coloring, preservatives, or animal allergies. For over-the-counter products, read the labels on the packaging carefully.
Children
Appropriate studies have not been carried out on the relationship of age to the effects of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate in the pediatric population. However, child-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of this drug in children are not expected.
This medicine should be used with caution in newborns who have reduced bowel movements or slow bowel movements. Oral use should not be given to newborns.
Elderly
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate in elderly patients.
Is Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This medicine is included in the pregnancy risk category C. (A = No risk, B = No risk in some studies, C = Possible risk, D = There is positive evidence of risk, X = Contraindicated, N = unknown)
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate side effects
What are the possible side effects of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Tell the people who treat you if you experience serious side effects such as the following:
- Chest pain or chest palpitations
- Irregular heartbeat
- Feeling angry or confused
- Increased thirst or the need to urinate
- Severe muscle loss
- Inability to move your muscles
- Black or bloody stools
- Abdominal pain in the lower part or rectum
- Swelling, rapid weight gain
Less serious side effects may include:
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Nausea or vomiting
- Heartburn or
- Loss of appetite
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Warnings and Cautions
What drugs can interfere with the action of the drug Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
Although some drugs should not be taken at the same time, in other cases some drugs can also be used together even though interactions may occur. In such cases, the doctor may change the dose, or take other preventive measures as needed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any other over-the-counter or prescription drugs.
Taking this drug with any of the following medicines is not recommended, but may be needed in some cases. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both drugs.
- Sorbitol
Taking this drug with one of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If the two drugs are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both drugs.
- Aluminum Carbonate, Basic
- Aluminum Hydroxide
- Aluminum Phosphate
- Calcium
- Calcium Carbonate
- Dihydroxyaluminum Aminoacetate
- Dihydroxyaluminum Sodium Carbonate
- Levothyroxine
- Magaldrate
- Magnesium Carbonate
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Magnesium Oxide
- Magnesium Trisilicate
Can certain foods and drinks interfere with the work of the Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate drug?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interfere with the performance of the drug Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate?
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Bowel obstruction
- Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) - should not be used in patients with this condition.
- Congestive heart failure, severe
- Edema (fluid retention)
- Heart rhythm problems (eg, arrhythmias, QT prolongation)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure), severe
- Hypocalcemia (low calcium in the blood)
- Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium in the blood)
- Problems with the stomach or intestines (eg, bleeding, colitis, constipation, perforation) -Use with caution. It might make things worse.
Drug Interactions of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
The information provided is not a substitute for a doctor's prescription. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage for Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate for adults?
The average daily dose is 15 to 60 g. This medication is best provided by the administration 15 g orally 1 to 4 times a day or 30 to 50 g rectally every 6 hours. The dose should be limited to a specific number, such as one time or every 6 hours for 2 doses to limit the potential for hypokalemia.
What is the dosage of Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate for children?
Neonatal:
Hyperkalemia (not preferred): rectal: 1 g / kg / dose every 2 to 6 hours; can use lower doses using a practical exchange ratio of 1 mEq K + / g resin as the basis for calculations. Note: Because of complications from hypernatremia and NEC, neonatal use should be reserved for refractory cases.
Infants and Children:
Oral: 1 g / kg / dose every 6 hours
Rectal: 1 g / kg / dose every 2 to 6 hours (In young children and infants, use the lower dose with a practical exchange rate of 1 mEq K + / g resin as the basis for calculation)
In what dosages and preparations Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is available?
Powder, oral: 454 g
Suspension, oral: 15 g / 60 mL
Suspension, rectal: 30 g / 120 mL; 50 g / 200 mL
What to do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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