Lanthanum (as carbonate hydrate)
Indications
Lanthanum (as carbonate hydrate) is used for:
Used to reduce serum phosphate in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Precautions
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Lanthanum (as carbonate hydrate) :
Mechanism of Action
Lanthanum carbonate is a phosphate binder that reduces absorption of phosphate by forming insoluble lanthanum phosphate complexes that pass through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract unabsorbed. Both serum phosphate and calcium phosphate product are reduced as a consequence of the reduced dietary phosphate absorption.