Phosphate Binders

Question 1

Calcium acetate

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 1

Phoslo
* May cause hypercalcemia
* Seperate from meds that interact with calcium (fluoroquinolones, etc)
* Should be taken with meals

Hyperphosphatemia

Oral liquid, solid

Question 2

Calcium carbonate

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 2

Tums
* May cause hypercalcemia
* Seperate from meds that interact with calcium (fluoroquinolones, etc)
* Should be taken with meals

Hyperphosphatemia

Oral liquid, solid

Question 3

Lanthanum carbonate

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 3

Fosrenol
* Seperate from certain meds (gabapentin, fluoroquinolones, etc)
* Should be taken with meals
* Tablet form must be chewed before swallowing

Hyperphosphatemia

Oral solid

Question 4

Sevelamer carbonate

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 4

Renvela
* May reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
* Should be taken with meals

Hyperphosphatemia

Oral solid, oral powder (suspension)

Question 5

Sevelamer hydrochloride

Indications?

Dosage Forms?

Answer 5

Renagel
* May reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
* Should be taken with meals

Hyperphosphatemia

Oral solid