HYPERKALEMIA FOR RENAL FAILURE- DRUG CLASS IS K BINDER Flashcards
1
Q
what is K binder
A
drug class for sodium polystyrene sulfate - for hyperkalemia in renal failure
2
Q
uses for K binder
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- hyperkalemia
- lithium toxicity
3
Q
what is site of action for K binder
A
colon
4
Q
brand name is sodium polystyrene sulfate- what is the route of administration
A
generic name is kayexalate- PO/ rectal solution aka enema for emergent needs
5
Q
what are the contraindications for kayexalate
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- Hypokalemia
- Obstructive bowel disease
- Patients without normal bowel functioning- since it is a rectal solution
- Continued use in a patient that has not had a Bowel movement
6
Q
what are the side effects for kayexalate
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- GI disturbance (even intestinal necrosis)
- Constipation
- Hypokalemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypomagnesemia
7
Q
what are the interactions of K binders
A
- magnesium-containing laxatives
- sorbitol
