Cellulose Sodium Phosphate
Cellulose Sodium Phosphate is a phosphate-binding agent used to reduce calcium absorption in the intestines. It is primarily prescribed for patients with absorptive hypercalciuria to help prevent recurrent calcium-containing kidney stones by lowering urinary calcium levels.
A phosphate-binding medication that reduces intestinal calcium absorption to prevent kidney stones in patients with excessive urinary calcium.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 342965
- Generic
- Cellulose Sodium Phosphate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used for absorptive hypercalciuria and prevention of recurrent calcium oxalate kidney stones in patients with elevated intestinal calcium absorption.
Acts as an ion exchange resin that binds calcium in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing calcium absorption and subsequently decreasing urinary calcium excretion.
Should be taken with meals for optimal effect; patients should maintain adequate hydration and may require regular monitoring of mineral levels; not indicated for patients with hypocalcemia, phosphate deficiency, or impaired renal function.
Official drug label
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