Lanthanum carbonate Side Effects
Brand Names: Fosrenol
Please note - some side effects for Lanthanum carbonate may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
Side Effects of Lanthanum carbonate - for the Consumer
Lanthanum Carbonate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Lanthanum Carbonate:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Lanthanum Carbonate:Constipation; diarrhea; headache; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dizziness; fainting; fatigue; unusual weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch .
TopSide Effects by Body System
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects (including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea) were the most prominent reasons for discontinuation of therapy in clinical studies.
One study reported incidence of nausea and vomiting as high as 16% and 18%, respectively.
Gastrointestinal side effects have frequently included nausea (11%, compared to 5% with placebo), vomiting (9%, compared to 4% with placebo), abdominal pain (5%, compared to 0% with placebo), diarrhea (13% to 23%), and constipation (6% to 14%).
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects have included hypotension (8% to 16%).
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects have included bronchitis (5%) and rhinitis (5% to 7%).
Other
Other side effects have included dialysis graft complication (3% to 26%), headache (5% to 21%), and dialysis graft occlusion (4% to 21%),
Metabolic
Metabolic side effects have included hypercalcemia (up to 4%).
TopMore Lanthanum carbonate resources
- lanthanum carbonate Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Lanthanum Carbonate Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
- Lanthanum Carbonate Medfacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Fosrenol Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Fosrenol Consumer Overview
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