Calphron: Uses, indications and precautions when using

Patients with end-stage renal failure undergoing routine dialysis may experience high blood phosphate levels. To support the treatment of this problem, the doctor may prescribe additional use of Calcium Acetate through the drug Calphron. So what is Calphron?

Calphron drug has the main ingredient is Calcium acetate. It is indicated for the prevention of high blood phosphate levels in patients with end-stage renal failure undergoing routine hemodialysis.
Hemodialysis can remove phosphate from the patient's blood, but it is still difficult to maintain a stable and normal blood phosphate level. Low blood phosphate levels provide benefits such as building strong bones, preventing the unsafe accumulation of minerals in the body, and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that converts phosphate in food into insoluble calcium phosphate and is excreted directly in the feces.

If the patient is taking over-the-counter Calphron, read and follow all directions for use on the product packaging prior to use. In case the doctor prescribes Calcium Acetate to prevent high blood phosphate levels, the patient should follow the doctor's instructions.
Calcium acetate use orally in each daily meal or as directed by a doctor. Dosage is based on the severity of the disease and the individual patient's response to the drug.
Patients need to use Calcium acetate regularly, regularly as indicated to achieve the highest treatment effect. At the same time, use Calcium Acetate exactly as directed, do not arbitrarily increase the dose or increase the number of times of taking the drug because side effects will be more likely.

The most common undesirable effect is abdominal pain. If abdominal pain does not subside or persists, the patient should immediately notify the doctor or pharmacist for advice to adjust the dose or change the appropriate medication.
Some serious side effects of Calcium Acetate may occur such as:
Stomach pain; Anorexia; Nausea, vomiting; Constipation; Confusion; Dry mouth ; Increased thirst or increased urination. In addition to the above side effects, patients may experience other symptoms not listed. If undesirable effects occur, the patient should contact the doctor for instructions.

Before taking Calphron to prevent high blood phosphate levels, patients should inform their doctor if there is a history of allergy to Calcium acetate and other ingredients or any allergic conditions. In addition to Calcium Acetate, Calphron contains other inactive ingredients and may cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Calphron is only used for certain patients. In patients with high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) talk to their doctor before using Calcium Acetate.
For women who are pregnant, Calcium acetate should only be used if it brings outstanding benefits. In addition, Calphron can pass into breast milk but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Therefore, when using these drugs, please consult your doctor or pharmacist for specific advice.

Drug interactions between Calcium acetate and other drugs can affect effectiveness and increase the risk of unwanted effects. Some products that may interact with Calphron drugs include:
Calcium channel blockers (such as verapamil); Calcium supplements; Stomach antacids containing calcium; Iron supplements. Calcium acetate may reduce the absorption of some other medicines such as:
Bisphosphonates (such as alendronate); Phenytoin; Quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin); Strontium; thyroid hormone supplements (levothyroxine); Tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline, minocycline). Therefore, if there are indications to use the above drugs at the same time, the patient should use them as far apart as possible from Calcium Acetate.
Symptoms of calcium acetate overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, confusion, loss of consciousness. In addition to medication, the doctor may instruct the patient to follow a special diet to help limit high blood phosphate levels.
Laboratory tests such as serum phosphate and serum calcium should be performed regularly to monitor patient progress or check for adverse events.
To ensure safety and monitor the condition of the disease after using the drug, patients should perform periodic health check-ups or follow-up appointments as prescribed by the doctor. At Vinmec International General Hospital, there are now a full range of tests and clinical examinations to check the patient's health status, monitor the time after using the drug of the patient. The entire examination and testing process at Vinmec is carried out by a team of experienced and qualified medical doctors and modern medical facilities, so it can give accurate results, helping doctors advice on the best treatment.

Reference source: webmd.com