Lanthanum Carbonate
Lanthanum Carbonate 10 Tablets Chewable
What is Lanthanum Carbonate?
Lanthanum carbonate is an oral phosphate binder used primarily to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. It works by binding to dietary phosphate in the gut, thereby preventing its absorption into the bloodstream. This medication is typically administered in chewable tablet form and should be taken with meals to optimize its phosphate-binding effects.Side Effects
- Severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Warnings
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, constipation, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, or a history of serious stomach or bowel problems (including cancer, ulcers, or surgery).
- This medicine may cause serious stomach or bowel problems, including blockage or perforation (tear or hole), ileus, or blockage in your rectum, which may require surgery or hospitalization.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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- Severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, constipation, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, or a history of serious stomach or bowel problems (including cancer, ulcers, or surgery).
- This medicine may cause serious stomach or bowel problems, including blockage or perforation (tear or hole), ileus, or blockage in your rectum, which may require surgery or hospitalization.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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Lanthanum Carbonate 10 Tablets Chewable
What is Lanthanum Carbonate ?
Lanthanum carbonate is an oral phosphate binder used primarily to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease. It works by binding to dietary phosphate in the gut, thereby preventing its absorption into the bloodstream. This medication is typically administered in chewable tablet form and should be taken with meals to optimize its phosphate-binding effects.
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