Kionex

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Polystyrene sulfonates are a group of medications used to treat high blood potassium.[1] Effects generally take hours to days.[1] They are also used to remove potassium, calcium, and sodium from solutions in technical applications. Common side effects include loss of appetite, gastrointestinal upset, constipation, and low blood calcium.[1] These polymers are derived from polystyrene by the addition of sulfonate functional groups. Sodium polystyr...

if regular bowel movements do not occur, & taking kionex for potassium problem, does it still work to elimate excess potassium? liquid dosage is taken 3 times a week. ## Actually, the medication details say that it shouldn't be taken if you are suffering from constipation. Learn more Kionex details here. Have you told your doctor about the problem? It can sometimes cause it as a side effect in some people, but you should find out what the possible remedies are that are safe for you to use.

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Would like to know what this medication is used for. I found a bottle of this in my refridgerator dated 1/06/05 and don't remember why my Dr. prescribed it. ## Would like to know some information about the medicatio ## Used in treatment of people with high potassium instead of Lasix. Pulls off Potassium ## The name brand for this is Kionex, here's a webpage with more information: Kionex Click Here

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NDC Database

Kionex 15 g/60ml Oral; Rectal Suspension by Paddock Laboratories, LLC ## Package Codes: 0574-2002-02, 0574-2002-16 ## Active Ingredients: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

NDC Database

Kionex 4.1 Meq/G Oral; Rectal Powder, for Suspension by Paddock Laboratories, LLC ## Package Codes: 0574-2004-16 ## Active Ingredients: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate