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Kalexate Powder and Sodium load

Result of checking the interaction of drug Kalexate Powder and disease Sodium load for safety when used together.

Check result:

Kalexate Powder <> Sodium load

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of sodium polystyrene sulfonate is associated with an elevation in sodium. Therapy with sodium polystyrene sulfonate should be administered cautiously in patients with conditions that might be exacerbated by additional sodium such as severe congestive heart failure, severe hypertension, or marked edema. Compensatory restriction of sodium intake from other sources may be indicated.

References:

Meyer I "Sodium polystyrene sulfonate: a cation exchange resin used in treating hyperkalemia." ANNA J 20 (1993): 93-5
"Product Information. Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.

Kalexate Powder

Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Brand Name: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

Synonyms: Kalexate

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