Kayexalate Powder
Kayexalate is used for: Treating high potassium levels in the blood.
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Kayexalate
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate affects the exchange of sodium and potassium in the body. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.
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Kayexalate
KAYEXALATE, brand of sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a benzene, diethenyl-polymer, with ethenylbenzene, sulfonated, sodium salt and has the following structural formula:
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Hyperkalemia
...the body from the effects of hyperkalemia. Acute treatment may include: Cation-exchange resin medications, such as sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) -- to attach to potassium and cause it to be removed from the gastrointestinal tract Dialysis -- to reduce total body potassium levels, especially...
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Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate Pronunciation: (SO-dee-uhm pah-lee-STYE-reen SULL-fuh-nate) Class: Potassium-removing resin Trade Names: Kayexalate - Powder Finely powdered sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Sodium content approximately 100 mg (4.1 mEq)/g Trade Names: SPS - Suspension 15 g/60...
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See also: Hyperkalemia

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