Hyperphosphatemia:
Indications for VELPHORO:
For control of serum phosphorus levels in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.
Adult:
Chew, do not swallow whole. Take with meals. Initially 500mg 3 times daily; monitor serum phosphorus levels and titrate dose in decrements or increments of 500mg/day as needed until acceptable serum phosphorus level reached. May titrate as often as weekly.
Children:
Not established.
Warnings/Precautions:
GI, hepatic, or iron accumulation disorders; monitor effect and iron homeostasis. Pregnancy (Cat.B).
Pharmacologic Class:
Phosphate binder.
Interactions:
Separate dosing of doxycycline, acetylsalicylic acid, cephalexin by ≥1hr before Velphoro; levothyroxine by ≥4hrs before. Concomitant drugs with narrow therapeutic index; monitor.
Adverse Reactions:
Discolored feces, diarrhea, nausea.
How Supplied:
Chew tabs—90
Pricing for VELPHORO
90 chewable tablets of 500mg
bottle
(Qty: 1)
Appx. price
$1192
