Medicine Overview

Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Hyperphosphatemia
Age: Adult
Condition: End Stage Renal Failure (On Dialysis), Initial
Dose: Capsules – 2 capsules (1334 mg)
Frequency: with each meal
Note: by mouth (oral)
Indication: Hyperphosphatemia
Age: Adult
Condition: End Stage Renal Failure (On Dialysis), Dose Titration
Dose: Capsules – Dosage adjusted to bring serum phosphate value less than 6 mg/dL
Note: Increase dose as long as hypercalcemia does not develop

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Pediatric
Dose: Form – Not specified
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available
Administration
  • Take with food
  • Take with meals
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Tetracycline Antibiotics (Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Minocycline), Thiazide diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone), Vitamin D, Corticosteroids (Prednisone, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone), Bisphosphonates (Alendronate, Risedronate, Zoledronic acid, Pamidronate), Fluoride, Some fluoroquinolones
Interaction noted

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Hypercalcaemia
Can worsen calcium levels

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 15o C to 30o C in a dry place protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

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