Lophos Tablets 667Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Lophos Tablets 667Mg (1 Box = 10 Strips) Specification Requires Prescription (YES/NO) Yes Generics Calcium Acetate Used...
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Lophos Tablets 667Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Lophos Tablets 667Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Rs.67.00 Rs.61.00

Lophos Tablets 667Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)

Rs.67.00 Rs.61.00

Lophos Tablets 667Mg (1 Box = 10 Strips)

Specification

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Calcium Acetate

Used For

Kidney Disease

How it works

Calcium acetate , when taken with meals, combines with dietary phosphate to form an insoluble calcium phosphate complex, which is excreted in the feces, resulting in decreased serum phosphorus concentration.

Usage And Safety

Dosage

Calcium Acetate

Side Effects

Mild hypercalcaemia manifested by constipation , anorexia , nausea , vomiting . Severe hypercalcaemia manifested by confusion , delirium , stupor and coma . Pruritus , allergic reaction.

Drug Interactions

Tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones , Ciprofloxacin.

Indication

It is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).

When not to Use

Do not take if you are allergic to any of the ingredient.

Precautions

Precaution

Inform patients to take calcium acetate with meals, adhere to their prescribed diets, and avoid the use of calcium supplements including nonprescription antacids. Inform the patients about the symptoms of hypercalcemia .

Warnings

Warning 1

Patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia when treated with calcium, including calcium acetate . Avoid the use of calcium supplements, including calcium-based nonprescription antacids, concurrently with this medicine.

Warning 2

An overdose of calcium acetate may lead to progressive hypercalcemia, which may require emergency measures. Therefore, early in the treatment phase during the dosage adjustment period, monitor serum calcium levels twice weekly. Should hypercalcemia develop, reduce the PhosLo® dosage, or discontinue the treatment, depending on the severity of hypercalcemia.

Warning 3

More severe hypercalcemia (Ca >12 mg/dL) is associated with confusion, delirium, stupor and coma. Severe hypercalcemia can be treated by acute hemodialysis and discontinuing calcium acetate therapy.

Additional Information

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

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