Kionex (Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate)

Alternate Name: SPS Suspension

Description: Kionex is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalemia. The generic version of Kionex is Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate. The average Kionex price is about $152 for a supply of 120 ml, 15 g/60 ml suspension. You can use our free LowerMyRx savings card to receive a Kionex discount of up to 80% at a local pharmacy that participates with LowerMyRx.

Dosage Form: Jar

Administration Route: Not Applicable, By mouth

Drug Class: Exchange Resin

Generic Available: Yes

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart rhythm problems (including arrhythmia, QT prolongation), heart failure, high blood pressure, severe swelling or bloating, or a history of stomach or bowel problems (including constipation) or surgery. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet or if you do not have any bowel movements after a surgery. This medicine may cause the following problems:Bowel problems (including necrosis, bleeding, constipation, perforation)Electrolyte imbalanceIncreased risk for bronchitis or bronchopneumonia when the powder form is inhaled Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Muscle cramps in your hands, arms, feet, legs, or face. Muscle spasms or twitching. Seizures. Severe constipation or stomach pain. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. Trouble thinking clearly, or feeling confused or grouchy. Unusual weakness. Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.

Food Warnings: Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) may occur while you are using this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you or your child have more than one of the following symptoms: confusion, dry mouth, increased thirst, irregular heartbeat, irritability, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting, or shortness of breath., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects., Some medicines can affect how sodium polystyrene sulfonate works. Tell your doctor if you are also using digoxin, digitoxin, lithium, sorbitol, thyroxine, or antacids or laxatives that contain aluminum or magnesium., Take this medicine at least 3 hours before or after taking other oral medicines. If your stomach takes too long to empty food (gastroparesis), take this medicine 6 hours before or after other oral medicines., This medicine may cause alkalosis, which is a change in the chemical balance of your blood. This is more likely to occur if you use antacids or laxatives that contain aluminum or magnesium together with this medicine. Tell your doctor right away if you or your child have changes in mental alertness or speech; diarrhea; a fast or slow heartbeat; a lack or loss of strength; mood or mental changes; muscle cramps; overactive reflexes; slurred speech; trouble with speaking; or vomiting.