LANTHANUM CARBONATE (Lanthanum Carbonate) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

LANTHANUM CARBONATE

What is the Trade Name for LANTHANUM CARBONATE?

Lanthanum Carbonate

What are the Indications for LANTHANUM CARBONATE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lanthanum carbonate chewable tablet 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. Lanthanum carbonate chewable tablet is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphate in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). ( 1 )

 

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