K STRYN Sachet 15gm
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Introduction About K STRYN SACHET
K STRYN Sachet contains Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate which belongs to the group of medicines called Ion Exchange Resins. It is used to manage increased potassium levels in blood (hyperkalemia) due to acute and chronic renal failure. K STRYN Sachet is also used in patients with hyperkalemia associated with anuria (failure of kidneys to produce urine), severe oliguria, and in patients requiring dialysis. Hyperkalemia is a condition of abnormally raised levels of potassium in the blood, generally characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, numbness, nausea, and vomiting.
Avoid taking K STRYN Sachet with orange juice or other fruit juices that are known to raise the blood potassium levels. It is not recommended for use if you are allergic to calcium polystyrene sulfonate and in patients with other conditions such as bowel obstruction or blocked intestine, thyroid problems and high blood calcium levels. K STRYN Sachet should be used with caution if you have breathing or chest problems, kidney or heart problems.
K STRYN should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, also it should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking. The common side effects associated with the use of K STRYN Sachet are tiredness, confusion, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, altered heart rate, nausea and vomiting. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsens or persists for a longer duration.
Key Composition
- Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate
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