Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Jamp Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Jamp Pharma, 1 G)
What it does:
JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate attaches to the extra potassium in the body, particularly in the large intestine, so it can be removed from the body in the stool.
When it should not be used:
Do not take JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate if:
- You have a bowel obstruction (blocked intestine).
- You have low levels of potassium in your blood.
- If you are allergic to sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Do not use JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate in newborn babies who have slowed movements in their gut (caused by other medications or following surgery).
Do not give JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate by mouth to newborn babies. JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate should only be given rectally to newborns.
What the medicinal ingredient is:
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
What the non-medicinal ingredients are:
None
What dosage forms it comes in:
Powder for suspension
BEFORE you use JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you have or have had any medical conditions, especially the following:
- Heart problems
- High blood pressure
Problems with your bowel or constipation
- Severe burns
- Low blood volume, which can occur with dehydration or bleeding
- Electrolyte imbalance. JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate therapy can worsen these imbalances. Your doctor may want to check the levels of the electrolytes in your blood more frequently during treatment.
- Kidney problems
- Edema (swelling of the face, hands or feet with fluid)
- You require low salt diet.
You are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
- You are breastfeeding. It is not known if JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate passes into breast milk.
When taken by mouth, avoid taking JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate at the same time as other orally administered medications (see “PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION”).
Magnesium containing laxatives should not be used with JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate.
As with most medicines, interactions with other drugs are possible. Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist about all the medicines you take, including drugs prescribed by other doctors, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines (non-prescription drugs or over the counter drugs).
When taken by mouth, JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate may interfere with how other oral medicines are absorbed (see “PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION”).
The following may interact with JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate:
- Digoxin, a medicine used for heart problems.
- Laxatives such as magnesium hydroxide or aluminium carbonate
- Thyroxine, a medicine for hypothyroidism
- Lithium, a medicine which can be used to treat bipolar disorder.
- Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium
- Sorbitol (a ‘sugar free’ sweetener used to sweeten food).
- Immunosuppressant drugs
Usual dose:
JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate can be given by mouth or in the rectum.
ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION
The amount of JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate you need to take will depend upon the amount of potassium in your blood.
Once the mixture has been prepared, it should be used straight away. If it needs to be stored, it should be stored for no longer than 24 hours. Do not heat JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate.
Your doctor will decide exactly how much JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate you need to take. The usual doses are:
ORAL DOSING
When taken by mouth, JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate should be taken at least 3 hours before or 3 hours after other oral medications. For patients with gastroparesis (a condition preventing your stomach from emptying properly), a 6-hour separation should be considered. Consult your health care provider for recommendations (see “WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS” and “INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION”).
JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate powder is usually given by mouth mixed in a small amount of water. It can also be mixed with food or sweetened liquid. Do NOT mix JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate with orange juice or fruit juice which contains potassium.
JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is a powder. Be careful not to inhale it accidentally. Breathing in the powder may cause coughing and shortness of breath.
Your doctor will regularly check the potassium, calcium and magnesium levels in your blood. The doctor may change the dose or stop the JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate depending on what the results of these blood tests are.
Adults, including the elderly:
15 g one to four times daily as indicated above.
Children:
You should follow the dosing recommended by your doctor.
For children, JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is preferably given with a drink (NOT a fruit juice because of the high potassium content) or a little jam or honey.
Newborn babies (neonates)
JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate should not be given by mouth.
RECTAL DOSING
The enema is usually given by a doctor or nurse.
Adults:
Afterwards, the colon needs to be washed out to remove JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate.
Children and newborn babies (neonates):
Overdose:
Taking too much JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate may reduce your potassium in your blood below the normal level. If you take too much of this medication, you may feel irritable, confused, have muscle weakness, have diminished reflexes or paralysis.
Missed Dose:
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you have missed. If it is almost time for the dose, skip the dose you missed and take the next dose when you are meant to.
Side effects may include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
If any of these affects you severely, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.
If you think you have taken too much JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist | Stop taking drug and call your doctor or phar- macist | |||
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||||
| Constipation (bloating and swelling of the abdomen) | x | ||||
| Abdominal pain (pain in your stomach and rectum) | x | ||||
| Stomach irritation and bleeding (vomit that looks like coffee grounds) | x | ||||
| Rectal bleeding (black bloody or tarry stools) | x | ||||
| Allergic reaction (rash; itching; swelling of the face, tongue and throat; severe dizziness and trouble breathing) | x | ||||
High level of sodium (swelling) | x | ||||
| Low level of potassium (muscle cramps, feeling tired, confused, having muscle weakness or change in the heart rate) | x | ||||
| Low level of calcium (feeling nervous or unable to relax, having fits, or muscle cramps) | x | ||||
| Fecal Impaction (leaking liquid stool, stomach pain, feeling the need to push, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite) | x | ||||
| Bowel obstruction (cramping, severe stomach pain, vomiting, bloating, constipation, inability to pass gas) | x | ||||
| Bowel perforation (severe stomach pain, chills, fever, nausea vomiting) | x | ||||
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking JAMP Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Store at room temperature (15 to 30 °C). Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
If you want more information about JAMP SODIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Consumer Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp); or by contacting the sponsor, Jamp Pharma Corporation, at: 1-866-399-9091.”
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Last Prepared: March 24, 2020