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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is a metabolic agent which is a kind of nutritional or metabolic agent.

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23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Kayexalate

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Reduced appetite

Serious

Rectal bleeding

Treats

Acute renal failure
Condition
Acute kidney failure
Condition

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Granfather was prescribed kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate) 60gm and then 45gm today and 45gm tomorrow. Shouldnt he be having bm? How long does it take to start workingk?

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Please advise if it's ok to have a lot of sodium one day?

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I'm on Trileptal my sodium is 128 is that low enough i sure be concerned.

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Any suggestions for avoiding sodium in restaurants, other than "hold the salt & seasoning"?

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My toddler loves half sour pickles. Is it ok to give him a pickle? Or is it too high in sodium?

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