Kayexalate (Sodium Polystyrene Sulphonate) in Sorbitol Associated with Intestinal Necrosis in Uremic Patients

Autor: Geoffrey W Gardiner
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 1997
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Zdroj: Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 11, Iss 7, Pp 573-577 (1997)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0835-7900
DOI: 10.1155/1997/370814
Popis: BACKGROUND: Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene sulphonate) in sorbitol is commonly used to treat hyperkalemia in patients with renal insufficiency. Isolated case reports and one recent large series have documented intestinal necrosis following administration of kayexalate in sorbitol.
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