Phosphate binders
What are Phosphate binders?
Phosphate binders are used to decrease the absorption of phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
They are used when there is an abnormally high blood phosphate level (hyperphosphatemia) which can be caused by impaired renal phosphate excretion or increased extracellular fluid phosphate loads.
Phosphate binders react with phosphate to form an insoluble compound, making it unable to be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. When taken regularly with meals, phosphate binders lower the concentration of phosphate in serum.
List of Phosphate binders
View by Generic | Brand
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| sevelamer systemic (Pro) Brand names: Renagel, Renvela |
16 reviews | |
| sucroferric oxyhydroxide systemic (Pro) Brand name: Velphoro |
11 reviews | |
| lanthanum carbonate systemic (Pro) Brand name: Fosrenol |
8 reviews | |
| ferric citrate systemic (Pro) Brand name: Auryxia |
8 reviews | |
| calcium acetate systemic (Pro) Brand names: PhosLo, Calphron, Phoslyra |
4 reviews | |
| aluminum hydroxide systemic Brand name: Amphojel | No reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with phosphate binders:
Further information
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