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Treatment Options
Fortunately, there are treatment options available to help you treat
hyperphosphatemia. These are aimed at controlling the level of phosphorus in
your blood.
Diet
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Because phosphorus may be contained in the food you eat, a healthcare professional
will recommend a low-phosphorus diet. However, so many foods contain
phosphorus, it can be difficult for patients to eat foods low in phosphorus and
still get enough protein and calories for a healthy diet. This is why most
patients also take phosphate binders to help control their phosphorus levels. |
Medication
 Normally, phosphorus is
released from food in the stomach and quickly absorbed in your intestine.
Phosphate binders work to bind phosphorus before it’s absorbed. That’s why you
must take these drugs whenever you eat. This “binding” is like a magnet
sticking to a refrigerator. Phosphorus can then be removed through the bowels
with other solid waste. These medicines, of which FOSRENOL® is one,
help maintain the delicate balance between phosphorus and calcium.
One important benefit of FOSRENOL® is
that you may need as few as 3 tablets per day.* Chew tablets completely before swallowing. Intact tablets should not be swallowed.
The most common adverse events were gastrointestinal, such as nausea and vomiting, and generally went away over time with continued dosing.
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Dialysis
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Dialysis is a procedure that does the work of your kidneys, removing wastes
such as excess phosphorus, salt and fluids from your body by filtering your
blood. Once the unwanted compounds have been removed, the clean blood is sent
back into your body. Dialysis treatments are usually needed 3 or 4 times
a week and can take up to 4 hours. |
*Dosing based on three meals per day. Number of meals per day may vary. To achieve certain doses, additional tablets may be required.
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