| Theme | The new horizon of phosphate control in kidney disease | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Agents affecting serum phosphate levels | |
| Publish Date | 2007/10 | |
| Author | Toshifumi Sakaguchi | Division of Nephrology and Blood Purification Medicine, Wakayama Medical University |
| Author | Takashi Sigematsu | Division of Nephrology and Blood Purification Medicine, Wakayama Medical University |
| [ Summary ] | Alminium hydroxide gel, calcium carbonate and sevelamer hydrochloride were utilized to reduce serum levels of phosphate. However, the results were not satisfactory. It is hoped that calcimimetics and lanthanum carbonate will provide better control of serum phosphate levels. | |