LANTHANUM CARBONATE (Fosrenol) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

LANTHANUM CARBONATE

What is the Trade Name for LANTHANUM CARBONATE?

Fosrenol

What are the Indications for LANTHANUM CARBONATE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE FOSRENOL is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphate in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Management of elevated serum phosphorus levels in patients with ESRD usually includes all of the following: reduction in dietary intake of phosphate, removal of phosphate by dialysis, and reduction of intestinal phosphate absorption with phosphate binders. FOSRENOL is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphate in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). ( 1 )

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