Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate
Uses of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate
Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate is commonly used to treat Increased Potassium Levels In Blood
How Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate Works
Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate works as a cation-exchange resin which exchanges every two potassium ions in the intestine with calcium ion. This will increase the excretion of potassium from the bloodstream, relieving the symptoms of hyperkalaemia.
Side Effects of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate
Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Reduced appetite, Lung infection
Warnings
Kidney Use With Care
Use of this medication should be with caution as calcium level can increase in people with renal impairment. Dosage adjustment may be needed in this group of people.
Alcohol Safe
There is no known interaction between alcohol and Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate that may harm the user. It is therefore safe to be used together.
Pregnancy Limited Data
There are no animal or human data of the use of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate during pregnancy. Therefore, it should only be used if the benefit outweighs the risk.
Driving Generally Safe
There is no contraindication for the use of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate before driving. The side effects profile also suggest no contraindication for driving.
Liver Limited Data
This medication is not metabolised by the liver and hence it is safe to be used even in hepatic impaired patients.
Lactation Limited Data
It is not known whether Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate is found in the human breastmilk or not. It is not absorbed into the gastrointestinal system and the use of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate should be under the recommendation of an experienced physician
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
