Phosphate Binders in CKD: ‟New Kids on the Block”

Muhammad Umair  Afzal; Shafeeq  Cheema

doi:10.53778/pjkd31089

Phosphate Binders in CKD: ‟New Kids on the Block”

Authors

Muhammad Umair Afzal
Shafeeq Cheema Jinah Hospital, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53778/pjkd31089

Keywords:

hyperphosphatemia, mineral bone disease, sevelamer, ferric sitrate, lanthanum, sucro ferricoxyhydroxide

Abstract

Phosphate control is essential component of dietary and medical management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Hyperphosphatemia has a significant effect on morbidity and mortality of CKD patients. This review takes us through the different older and newer medications available for management of hyperphosphatemia.

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Published

2021-02-05

How to Cite

Afzal, M. U. ., & Cheema, S. (2021). Phosphate Binders in CKD: ‟New Kids on the Block”. Pakistan Journal of Kidney Diseases, 3(10). https://doi.org/10.53778/pjkd31089