Drug reference
Hyperkalaemia associated with anuria or severe oliguria, and in dialysis patients ▶BY MOUTH ▶Adult: 15 g 3–4 times a day ▶BY RECTUM ▶Adult: 30 g, retained for 9 hours followed by irrigation to remove resin from colon
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Hyperparathyroidism. metastatic carcinoma. multiple myeloma. obstructive bowel disease. sarcoidosis
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→Appendix 1: polystyrene sulfonate
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Appetite decreased. constipation (discontinue—avoid magnesium-containing laxatives). diarrhoea. electrolyte imbalance. epigastric discomfort. gastrointestinal disorders. gastrointestinal necrosis (in combination with sorbitol). hypercalcaemia (in dialysed patients and occasionally in those with renal impairment). increased risk of infection. nausea. vomiting
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Manufacturers advise use only if potential benefit outweighs risk—no information available.
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Manufacturers advise use only if potential benefit outweighs risk—no information available.
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Monitor for electrolyte disturbances (stop if plasma-potassium concentration below 5 mmol/litre).
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▶With rectal use Mix each 30 g of resin with 150 mL of water or 10% glucose.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: enema Powder CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 13, 21 (Sorbisterit ® powder only) EXCIPIENTS: May contain Sucrose ▶Calcium Resonium (Sanofi) Blood and nutrition Calcium polystyrene sulfonate 999.34 mg per 1 gram Calcium Resonium powder sugar-free | 300 gram p £82.16 DT = £82.16
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15 g 3–4 times a day
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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30 g, retained for 9 hours followed by irrigation
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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