How do you give KAYEXALATE?

How do you give KAYEXALATE?

Kayexalate can be given as a liquid by mouth, through a stomach feeding tube, or as a rectal enema. Do not give Kayexalate orally (by mouth) to a newborn baby. Do not use the medicine orally or rectally in a baby who has slow digestion caused by surgery or by using other medicines.

How much liquid do I mix with KAYEXALATE?

Each dose is administered as a warm emulsion (at body temperature) in 150 to 200 mL of aqueous vehicle (such as plain water, 10 per cent dextrose in water or equal parts of water and 2 per cent methylcellulose suspension). The emulsion should be agitated gently during administration.

How do you administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate enemas?

Use sodium polystyrene sulfonate rectally as an enema as directed by your doctor, usually every 6 hours as needed. Keep the enema in the rectum for several hours, if possible. Use a non-sodium-containing cleansing enema after each dose as directed.

When should you not give KAYEXALATE?

KAYEXALATE is contraindicated in the following conditions: patients with hypokalemia, patients with a history of hypersensitivity to polystyrene sulfonate resins, obstructive bowel disease, neonates with reduced gut motility (postoperatively or drug induced) and oral administration in neonates (see PRECAUTIONS).

How quickly does KAYEXALATE work?

Many of us were taught that if you give a patient a dose of kayexalate, you should expect there serum potassium to drop by 0.5 – 1.0 mEq in 4-6 hours.

How fast does sodium polystyrene sulfonate work?

[10] This drug begins its action within 2 to 24 hrs of its administration and continues its work up to 4 to 6 hours before it gets eliminated from the body through feces.

How long does it take for KAYEXALATE to start working?

When do u give KAYEXALATE?

Administer KAYEXALATE at least 3 hours before or 3 hours after other oral medications. Patients with gastroparesis may require a 6 hour separation. Monitor for clinical response and/or blood levels where possible.