by Eric Christianson | Jul 16, 2023 | Renal, Urology, and Electrolytes Medication and Disease State Clinical Pearls
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (SPS, Kayexalate) has been used for decades to help lower potassium levels and manage hyperkalemia. It does this by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the gut (primarily the large intestine). The compound is then removed from the...
