Kayexalate Alternatives Compared
| Kayexalate Remove Kayexalate from your drug comparison | Calcium gluconate Remove Calcium gluconate from your drug comparison | Sodium bicarbonate Remove Sodium bicarbonate from your drug comparison |
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| Kayexalate sodium polystyrene sulfonate Remove Kayexalate from your drug comparison | Calcium gluconate Remove Calcium gluconate from your drug comparison | Sodium bicarbonate Remove Sodium bicarbonate from your drug comparison | ||||||||||||||||
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Prescribed for Hyperkalemia. Kayexalate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypermagnesemia, Osteoporosis, Exchange Transfusion. calcium gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Alkylating Agent Cystitis, Asystole, Hyperkalemia, Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy, Indigestion, Metabolic Acidosis, Urinary Alkalinization. May also be... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
Prescription and OTC |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Kayexalate side effects document. |
See the full calcium gluconate side effects document. |
See the full sodium bicarbonate side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all calcium gluconate prices |
View all sodium bicarbonate prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Brand Names |
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| Other sodium polystyrene sulfonate brands include: Kalexate, Kionex | Cal-G, Cal-GLU, Kalcinate | Bell/ans, Neut | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 97 drugs are known to interact with Kayexalate:
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A total of 85 drugs are known to interact with calcium gluconate:
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A total of 150 drugs are known to interact with sodium bicarbonate:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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