Sodium acid phosphate
Information about Sodium acid phosphate
Sodium acid phosphate Uses
Sodium acid phosphate is used in the treatment of high calcium levels in the blood and hyperparathyroidism. It is also used to treat low blood phosphate level.
How Sodium acid phosphate works
Sodium acid phosphate works by binding with calcium which makes their level go back to normal.
Expert advice for Sodium acid phosphate
- Sodium acid phosphate helps treat high calcium level in blood that may have been caused due to an overactive parathyroid gland or some type of cancer.
- It may also be used to treat low blood phosphate level.
- Do not take antacids (to reduce the acid level of your stomach) while taking this medicine as they may reduce the efficacy of this medication.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests to monitor the levels of calcium and phosphate in your blood while you are taking this medicine.
- Avoid other supplements containing calcium while you are taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or heart disease.