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lanthanum carbonate

Phosphate binder · Phosphate-binding agent

Phosphate binderPhosphate-binding agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
1 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactions
  • ErdafitinibSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

A poorly permeable trivalent cation that is highly effective in treating hyperphosphatemia.

Indications

hyperphosphatemia associated with chronic kidney disease–mineral bone disease (CKD-MBD)treatment and prevention of CKD-MBD

Contraindications

  • bowel obstruction

Side effects

Common
gastrointestinal side effects
Serious
  • gastrointestinal obstruction
  • ileus

Drug interactions

Erdafitinib
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

11 additional low-confidence interactions hidden — those rows lack a documented mechanism or management plan in our sources.

Related guidelines

Other Phosphate binder drugs

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team