Compare Auryxia vs. Calcium Acetate
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Lowers phosphate levels.
Auryxia (ferric citrate) is great for getting rid of excess phosphate, but not for people who have a lot of iron in their blood.
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Upsides
- If you have high phosphate levels, Auryxia (ferric citrate) can lower and control them.
- If you have low levels of iron in your blood, Auryxia (ferric citrate) can help increase your levels.
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Downsides
- Depending on your needs, your doctor may have you take up to 4 pills three times a day with your meals.
- While you're on Auryxia (ferric citrate), your doctor may want to check how much iron is in your body with blood tests.
- Auryxia (ferric citrate) is not chewable, unlike a similar phosphate-lowering drug. Auryxia (ferric citrate) must be swallowed whole.
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Used for
- Hyperphosphatemia
- End stage renal disease - Hyperphosphatemia
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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Side effects
5possible side effects
- Diarrhea21%
- Nausea11%
- Constipation8%
- Vomiting7%
- Cough6%
The Phoslo (Calcium Acetate) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- High iron levels
- History of iron overload syndrome
- Accidental iron overdose in children
- Children under 6 years of age
- Stomach problems
- History of GI bleeding
- History of inflammatory bowel disease
- Interaction with antibiotics
- Current use of doxycycline
- Current use of ciprofloxacin
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