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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate + Sorbitol

Gravidade: Grave

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate and Sorbitol: major interaction.

Última atualização Fontes: US FDA label

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Resumo

Sorbitol given with sodium polystyrene sulfonate has been linked to intestinal necrosis, particularly in the colon, which can be fatal. The risk is greatest in postoperative, renal-impaired or constipated patients.

O que esta interação significa em palavras simples

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate and Sorbitol can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate belongs to Miscellaneous; Sorbitol belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.

Nível de evidência: Moderate

Por que acontece

The mechanism is not established; hyperosmolar sorbitol effects on the bowel wall combined with resin are suspected.

O que fazer

Avoid giving sorbitol with the resin, and use premixed sorbitol-containing products with caution. Use alternative potassium binders where appropriate and watch for abdominal pain, distension or GI bleeding.

O que perguntar ao farmacêutico

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Can I take Sodium polystyrene sulfonate with Sorbitol?

MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate and Sorbitol can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Sorbitol given with sodium polystyrene sulfonate has been linked to intestinal necrosis, particularly in the colon, which can be fatal. The risk is greatest in postoperative, renal-impaired or constipated patients.

How serious is the interaction between Sodium polystyrene sulfonate and Sorbitol?

MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Avoid giving sorbitol with the resin, and use premixed sorbitol-containing products with caution. Use alternative potassium binders where appropriate and watch for abdominal pain, distension or GI bleeding.

What other medicines interact with Sorbitol?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Sorbitol with, for example, Deflazacort, Lamivudine. The full list is on the Sorbitol page.

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