Phosphate Binders

Question 1

Phoslo

Answer 1

Generic Name: Calcium acetate
Class: Phosphate binder
Indications: Hyperphosphatemia
Special Considerations: May cause hypercalcemia; Separate from meds that interact with calcium (fluoroquinolones, etc); Should take with meals
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 2

Tums

Answer 2

Generic Name: Calcium carbonate
Class: Phosphate binders
Indications: Hyperphosphatemia
Special Considerations: May cause hypercalcemia; Separate from meds that interacts with calcium (fluoroquinolones, etc); Should take with meals
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 3

Fosrenol

Answer 3

Generic Name: Lanthanum carbonate
Class: Phosphate binders
Indications: Hyperphosphatemia
Special Considerations: Separate from certain meds (gabapentin, fluoroquinolones, etc); Should take with food; Tablet dosage form should be chewed before swallowing
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 4

Renvela

Answer 4

Generic Name: Sevelamer carbonate
Class: Phosphate binder
Indications: Hyperphosphatemia
Special Considerations: May reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A,D,E, and K); Should take with meals
Dosage Forms: Oral solid; Powder for oral suspension

Question 5

Renagel

Answer 5

Generic Name: Sevelamer hydrochloride
Class: Phosphate binder
Indications: Hyperphosphatemia
Special Considerations: May reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A,D,E, and K); Should be taken with meals
Dosage Forms: Oral solid