Auryxia
(ferric citrate)
Lowers phosphate levels.
Our bottom line
Auryxia (ferric citrate) is great for getting rid of excess phosphate, but not for people who have a lot of iron in their blood.
- Drug class: renal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
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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What to expect from Auryxia, on one page
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- 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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Download Fact SheetAuryxia (ferric citrate) attaches to phosphates in your body which build up when you have kidney failure. It then comes out in your stool.
- Drug class: renal
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Hyperphosphatemia
Dosage forms
- Pill
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What to expect when you take Auryxia (ferric citrate) for High phosphate levels
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Cough
Side effect rates for Auryxia (ferric citrate)
- Diarrhea21%21%
- Nausea11%11%
- Constipation8%8%
- Vomiting7%7%
- Cough6%6%
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Risks and Warnings for Auryxia (ferric citrate)
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- › History of iron overload syndrome
Auryxia (ferric citrate) may increase the amount of iron in your blood which can be dangerous. Your doctor will regularly do blood tests to check your iron while you're on Auryxia (ferric citrate).
Common concerns from people taking Auryxia (ferric citrate)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- Auryxia (ferric citrate) works when it's taken with meals.