Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate

Information About 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.

Side Effects of Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate

Nausea, Diarrhea, Constipation, Reduced appetite, Lung infection

Authorship

Written By

Dr Sri Viknarajan

MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate Related Warnings

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.

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

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.

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.

Liver Limited Data

This medication is not metabolised by the liver and hence it is safe to be used even in hepatic impaired patients.