Lanthanum Carbonate
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API Product :
Lanthanum Carbonate
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CEP :
-
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WCC :
?
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Therapeutic Use :
All Other Therapeutic Products
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Originator :
Genzyme Corporation
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CAS No. :
7439-91-0
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Trade Name. :
FOSRENOL
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Molecular Weight :
457.85 g/mol
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Molecular Formula :
La2(CO3)3
Application
Lanthanum prevents the body from absorbing phosphate, allowing it to be removed from the body. Lanthanum carbonate is used to lower phosphate levels in patients with end stage kidney disease. High levels of phosphate can make it hard for your body to absorb calcium, which can cause serious medical problems.
General Description
Lanthanum carbonate, La2(CO3)3, is the salt formed by lanthanum(III) cations and carbonate anions. It is an ore of lanthanum metal, (Bastnäsite) along with monazite.