Calcium Resonium (Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate)

Calcium Resonium Information

Calcium Resonium is a drug with the active ingredient called calcium polystyrene sulphonate, which acts as an ion exchange resin. Calcium Resonium binds with potassium in the gut that forms a complex that cannot be absorbed.

Calcium Resonium Indications

Calcium Resonium is indicated for patients with very high level of potassium in the blood stream or what is called hyperkalemia.

Calcium Resonium is recommended in situations where the blood level of potassium is too high, such as in patients with severe kidney failure who are undergoing dialysis.

Calcium Resonium Warnings

Calcium Resonium must be used in caution with:

• High blood pressure or hypertension
• Low blood potassium level or Hypokalemia
• Mildly decreased kidney function
• Swelling due to excess fluid retention or Edema

Information about Calcium Resonium and pregnancy is not yet known. Safeness of this medication to the pregnant mother may outweigh the risk of the hazards to the unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Calcium Resonium or any supplemental medicine. Before taking any medicine, tell you doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

There is no report known about breast-feeding and Calcium Resonium. Patients breast-feeding an infant are advised not to take Calcium Resonium without first telling your doctor.

Calcium Resonium is not to be used in the following:

• A form of cancer of the bone marrow
• A form of cancer that has spread from its original site to somewhere else in the body
• Sarcoidosis
• Over activity of the parathyroid gland
• Known sensitivity to any of its ingredients
• Babies less than one month old
• Blockage of the bowel

If you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients, Calcium Resonium should not be taken. If you have previously experienced such an allergy immediately inform your doctor or pharmacist.

Stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you feel you have experienced such an allergic reaction.

Calcium Resonium Intake Guidelines

Calcium Resonium can be administered to patients either through the mouth or as an enema. Before taking Calcium Resonium, dissolve or mix this medication with water.

Calcium Resonium Dosage

Calcium Resonium should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. Ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you if you do not understand these directions.

Calcium Resonium Overdose

No overdose has been reported or associated with Calcium Resonium. Seek medical advice if you suspect any overdose.

Calcium Resonium Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose as instructed.

Calcium Resonium Side Effects

Individual people may be affected by medicines in different ways or may have different side effects. The following are some of the side effects of Calcium Resonium that are known:

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion or Dyspepsia
• Low blood potassium level or Hypokalemia
• High blood calcium level or hypercalcaemia
• High blood sodium level or hypernatraemia
• Retention of sodium
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Gastric disturbances
• Gastric discomfort

Side effects other than those listed above may also occur. Seek medical advice if you suspect side effect that seems especially unusual or bothersome to you.

Please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine.

Calcium Resonium Drug Reactions

Before taking Calcium Resonium, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

• Aluminum hydroxide or antacid
• Magnesium hydroxide
• Aluminum carbonate

Calcium Resonium taken together with aluminum hydroxide might result to slight risk of intestinal obstruction.

Magnesium hydroxide and aluminum carbonate concurrently taken with Calcium Resonium might ensue to a risk of the blood becoming alkaline.

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