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      Lophos Tablets 667Mg

      Brand : rg pharma

      Rs. 636.00

      Rs. 669.38

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      Lophos Tablets 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.

      Lophos Tablets 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.

      Lophos Tablets 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 .

      Lophos Tablets 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.

      Lophos Tablets 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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