Hyperkalemia, which can induce signs of a heart attack or paralysis and weakness of the muscles, is defined as a level that is higher than 5.0-5.5 mEq/L.
Dosage varied with the clinical situation and the degree of hyperkalemia. Whenever feasible, the resin was given orally in divided doses, totaling 20 to 60 gm. per day. The resin, a finely ground ...