Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate (Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate)
Overview of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate
An ion exchange resin used in the treatment of high plasma potassium levels (hyperkalemia) where it exchanges sodium ions for potassium and other cations in the Git following oral or rectal administration. Serum electrolyte concentration should be monitored during the course of treatment with the drug.
Indication of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate
Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Hydrocele, Peptic ulcer bleeding, Variceal bleeding, Varicose veins.
Contraindication of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate
Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate is contraindicated in conditions like Cellulitis,Hypersensitivity,Non-ambulatory patient,Venous inflammation.
Side Effects of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate, which give rise to further complications include Ulceration, Tissue necrosis, Chest pain, Reflex esophagitis.,Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Asthma, Anaphylactic reactions, Gangrene of limbs, Hay fever, Ischemic damage, Hives. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Vomiting.
Precautions of Sodium Tetradecyl Sulphate
Extreme caution must be exercised in the presence of underlying arterial disease such as marked peripheral arteriosclerosis or thromboangiitis obliterans. Should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed and the benefits outweigh the risks. It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when administered to a nursing woman.