What is kayexalate?

Kionex Oral Powder
Drug Name: NA POLYST SULF POWDER FOR SUSP
Other Brand Names: Kayexalate, Kionex, Marlexate
Uses: This medication is used to treat a high level of potassium in your blood. Too much potassium in your blood can sometimes cause heart rhythm problems. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works by helping your body get rid of extra potassium.
Posts on kayexalate (2)
- Nov 29, 2008
I was taking the generic form of Toprol (?) for my high blood pressure, 25 mg and it was gi...
- Jul 26, 2007
Does anyone know what this means? What can cause it or lower it. Just came back from doctor...