This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood
Potassium-removing agents
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is a cation exchange resin. It releases sodium ions in the stomach in exchange for hydrogen ions. When the resin reaches the large intestine the hydrogen ions are exchanged for free potassium ions; the resin is then eliminated in the feces. The net effect is lowering the amount of potassium available for absorption into the blood and increasing the amount that is excreted via the feces. The effect is a reduction of potassium levels in the body.
If you are taking this medication by mouth, take it usually 1 to 4 times a day as directed by your doctor. To prepare the liquid suspension, carefully measure the prescribed dose of the powder and mix it with the prescribed amount of water or flavored syrup as directed. Stir well and drink the entire dose. Stay upright (sitting, standing, or walking) and do not lie down for at least an hour after your dose. Consult your doctor for details.
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate may cause drug interactions with Antacids, Non absorbable cation-donating antacids and laxatives, Digitalis, Sorbitol, Lithium, Thyroxine.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: antacids/laxatives that contain aluminum/calcium/magnesium (such as aluminum carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide).
Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or constipation may occur. Diarrhea may occur less frequently.
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate should only be used during pregnancy if the benefits of treatment outweigh the potential risk to the fetus.
Overdosage may result in electrolyte disturbances including hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, and hypomagnesemia. Biochemical disturbances resulting from overdosage may give rise to clinical signs and symptoms of hypokalemia, including: irritability, confusion, delayed thought processes, muscle weakness, hyporeflexia, which may progress to frank paralysis and/or apnea.
Store below 30°C. Keep out of the reach of children. Suspension of this drug should be freshly prepared and not to be stored beyond 24 hours.
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