Hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- Restrict excess dietary phosphate additives
- Dialysis adequacy matters in ESKD
- Add phosphate binder with meals if persistent
- Calcium binders: hypercalcemia/vascular concerns
- Sevelamer avoids calcium load
- Ferric binders can also provide iron
- Treat overall CKD-mineral/bone disorder
Use at a glance
- Restrict excess dietary phosphate additives
Practical pearls
- Dialysis adequacy matters in ESKD
- Calcium binders: hypercalcemia/vascular concerns
- Ferric binders can also provide iron
- Treat overall CKD-mineral/bone disorder
Choosing treatment
- Add phosphate binder with meals if persistent
Safety / pitfalls
- Sevelamer avoids calcium load
Self-check
- What should be restricted in Hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
excess dietary phosphate additives.
- What should be treated in Hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
overall CKD-mineral/bone disorder.
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