Kionex

Active Ingredient(s): Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
First Approved by the FDA: September 17, 2007
Pharmaceutical Company: PADDOCK

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Polystyrene sulfonates are polystyrene sulfonic acid polysalts. In medical applications the counter ions are usually sodium and calcium. Polystyrene sulfonates are indicated as potassium binders in acute and chronic kidney disease for patients suffering from hyperkalaemia (abnormal high blood serum potassium levels), which may e.g. result in weakness or irregular heartbeat.[1][2] Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (INN) is marketed under trade names such as Kayexalate, Kionex, and Resonium A. This sal ...

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Constipation Related To Kionex
if regular bowel movements do not occur, & taking kionex for potassium problem, does it still work to elimate excess potassium? liquid dosage is taken 3 times a week.
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Powder: 453.6gm/bot, 454g, 454gm/bot
Powder for Reconstitution: 100%, 15g/60ml, 4.1meq/g
Suspension: 15g/60ml, 15gm/60ml, 30g/120ml, 50g/200ml

Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

Other drugs which contain Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate or a similar ingredient: (3 results)

Kalexate Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Kayexalate Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

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Constipation Related To Kionex if regular bowel movements do not occur, & taking ...