Abstract
Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulfonate in sorbitol) is commonly used for treatment of hyperkalemia. We describe the case of a critically ill patient who developed colonic necrosis after oral administration of kayexalate.
MeSH terms
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Cation Exchange Resins / adverse effects*
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Cation Exchange Resins / therapeutic use
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Colon / pathology*
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Critical Illness
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Female
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Humans
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Hyperkalemia / drug therapy
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Middle Aged
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Necrosis / chemically induced*
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Necrosis / pathology
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Polystyrenes / adverse effects*
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Polystyrenes / therapeutic use
Substances
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Cation Exchange Resins
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Polystyrenes
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polystyrene sulfonic acid