Sodium polystyrene sulfonate Rectal and Vincristine Intravenous

• Generic Name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Kalexate, Kayexalate, Kionex

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia.

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: vincristine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Oncovin, Vincasar PFS

Vincristine belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastic agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer as well as some noncancerous conditions.

Vincristine interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected by vincristine, other effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor. Other effects, such as hair loss, may not be serious but may cause concern. Some effects may not occur for months or years after the medicine is used.

Before you begin treatment with vincristine, you and your doctor should talk about the good vincristine will do as well as the risks of using it.

Vincristine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.