Eliphos Calcium Acetate 667 Mg Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
ELIPHOS® is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
What should I know before taking it?
Patients with hypercalcemia.
What important warnings are listed?
Treat mild hypercalcemia by reducing or interrupting ELIPHOS® and Vitamin D. Severe hypercalcemia may require hemodialysis and discontinuation of ELIPHOS® . (5.1)Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity. (5.2)
How is this medication usually taken?
The recommended initial dose of ELIPHOS ® for the adult dialysis patient is 2 tablets with each meal. Increase the dose gradually to lower serum phosphorus levels to the target range, as long as hypercalcemia does not develop. Most patients require 3-4 tablets with each meal. Tablet: 667 mg calcium acetate per tablet.
What side effects are listed?
Hypercalcemia is discussed elsewhere [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]
What interactions are listed?
The drug interaction of ELIPHOS® is characterized by the potential of calcium to bind to drugs with anionic functions (e.g., carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups). ELIPHOS® may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism. There are no empirical data on avoiding drug interactions between calcium acetate or ELIPHOS® and most concomitant drugs. When administering an oral medication with ELIPHOS® where a reduction in the bioavailability of that medication would have a clinically significant effect on its safety or efficacy, administer the drug one hour before or three hours after ELIPHOS® or calcium acetate. Monitor blood levels of the concomitant drugs that.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=9fc1ada4-9ef4-48e9-8203-32aa857d0429
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