Lanthanum Carbonate
Uses
Lanthanum Carbonate is used in the treatment of reducing the increased phosphate levels in blood
How it Works
Lanthanum carbonate works to inhibit the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and then it lowers the phosphate levels in the blood. Lanthanum works to prevent the body from absorbing phosphate, allowing it to be removed from the body.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Lanthanum Carbonate include the symptoms below;
Headache,
Constipation,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Abdominal pain,
Flatulence,
Dyspepsia,
Decreased calcium level in blood