phosphorus binders

What Is The Most Effective Phosphate Binder?

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What Is The Most Effective Phosphate Binder? Calcium carbonate is the most commonly used phosphate binder, but clinicians are increasingly prescribing the more expensive, non-calcium-based phosphate binders, particularly sevelamer. What are the names of some phosphorus binders? Drug Name Avg. Rating Reviews Renvela (Pro) Generic name: sevelamer 5.4 7 reviews Auryxia (Pro) Generic name: ferric

What Is A Phosphate Binder Medication?

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What Is A Phosphate Binder Medication? 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. What are some examples of