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Hyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium) »
What is hyperkalemia?
Hyperkalemia is common; it is diagnosed in up to 8% of hospitalized patients in the U.S. Fortunately, most patients have mild hyperkalemia (which is usually well tolerated). However, any condition causing even mild hyperkalemia should be treated to prevent progression into more severe hyperkalemia. Extremely high levels of potassium in the blood (severe hyperkalemia) can lead to cardiac arrest and death. When not recognized and treated properly, severe hyperkalemia results in a mortality rate of about 67%.
Technically, hyperkalemia means an abnormally elevated level of potassium in the blood. The normal potassium level in the blood is 3.5-5.0 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L). Potassium levels between 5.1 mEq/L to 6.0 mEq/L reflect mild hyperkalemia. Potassium levels of 6.1 mEq/L to 7.0 mEq/L are moderate hyperkalemia, and levels above 7 mEq/L are severe hyperkalemia.
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Kayexalate Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia. It works by works by helping your body get rid of extra potassium. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or constipation. Diarrhea may occur less frequently.
The average daily adult dose of Kayexalate is 15 g to 60 g, taken as 15 g (approximately 4 level teaspoons) one to four times daily. Kayexalate may interact with digoxin, lithium, thyroxine, or diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor all medications you use. During pregnancy, Kayexalate should be used only when prescribed. It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk, and the effect on a nursing infant is unknown. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Kayexalate Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia.
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What is Kayexalate Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
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Kayexalate Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregivers right away if you have any of these serious side effects:
- pain or fluttering in your chest;
- uneven heartbeats;
- feeling irritable or confused;
- increased thirst or urination;
- severe muscle weakness;
- inability to move your muscles;
- black, bloody, or tarry stools;
- pain in your lower stomach or rectum; or ...
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What is Consumer information?
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Kayexalate Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works by helping your body get rid of extra potassium.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, or use it rectally as directed by your doctor.
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 amou...
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