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Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate

3 known interactions (1 severe)
2 brand names

Indications

  • Hyperkalaemia associated with anuria or severe oliguria, and in dialysis patients

Drug Interactions

1 SevereModerate interactions

3 drug interactions identified for Calcium Polystyrene Sulfonate. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

Side Effects

polystyrene sulfonate Frequency not known Appetite decreased; constipation (discontinue—avoid magnesium-containing laxatives); diarrhoea; electrolyte imbalance; epigastric discomfort; gastrointestinal...

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Brand Names

Kalitake(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG)Calcium Resonium(ZA, NG)
Mn

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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