Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate
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Overview
A dental prophylactic against dental caries. Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate/sulfonate is effective when included in dentifrices.
Indications
Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate is primarily indicated in conditions like Hyperkalemia, Oliguria.
Contraindications
Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypokalemia, Hypersensitivity, Neonates, Bowel obstruction.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate, which give rise to further complications include Cardiac arrhythmias, Hypokalemia, Potassium depletion, Irritability, Sodium retention. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate include Fecal impaction, GI concretions. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Constipation, Confusion, ECG changes
Warnings
It should be used with caution in patients with renal failure and with conditions requiring a restricted sodium intake such as heart failure and severe hypertension. Patients receiving sodium polystyrene sulfonate should be monitored for electrolyte disturbances especially hypokalemia.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
15 to 60 g (38 (37.5)) As recommended. PO — This is best provided by administering 15 g orally 1 to 4 times a day or 30 to 50 g rectally every 6 hours.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAluminium Hydroxide and OxideCalcium CarbonateDigoxinDigoxinMagnesium Oxides and HydroxidesThyroxine (Na) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Susp Store in a well closed container.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.