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Lanthanum carbonate.

A J Freemont1

  • 1University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. tonyfreemont@hotmail.com

Drugs of Today (Barcelona, Spain : 1998)
|February 8, 2007
PubMed
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Lanthanum carbonate effectively binds phosphate in patients with chronic renal failure, offering an alternative to traditional binders. Careful monitoring is advised as long-term data is still limited.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Hyperphosphatemia is a significant complication in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing dialysis.
  • Existing calcium- and aluminum-based phosphate binders have limitations, necessitating alternative treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate lanthanum carbonate as a novel phosphate binder for managing hyperphosphatemia in chronic renal failure patients.
  • To assess its efficacy, tolerability, and impact on mineral metabolism.

Main Methods:

  • Review of extensive clinical trial data on lanthanum carbonate.
  • Assessment of phosphate binding across the physiological pH range.
  • Evaluation of effects on calcium, vitamin D, and parathyroid hormone metabolism.

Main Results:

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  • Lanthanum carbonate is a well-tolerated, poorly absorbed phosphate binder.
  • It effectively binds phosphate without adverse effects on calcium, vitamin D, or parathyroid hormone.
  • No evidence of significant tissue accumulation in current studies.

Conclusions:

  • Lanthanum carbonate is an effective and practical phosphate binder for chronic renal failure patients.
  • It represents a potential breakthrough alongside other agents like sevelamer hydrochloride.
  • Further comparative trials and clinical experience are needed to define its role in patient management.