[Radiographic characteristics of lanthanum carbonate absorption]

Nephrol Ther. 2008 Apr;4(2):111-3. doi: 10.1016/j.nephro.2007.11.005. Epub 2008 Feb 20.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Lanthanum carbonate is a new nonaluminium, noncalcium phosphate binder. The drug is well-tolerated its side-effects seem comparable to those of other phosphate binders. The most frequent side-effects are gastrointestinal complications. Cerny [New England Journal of Medecine 355(2006)1160.] and Kunzendorf have recently reported another effect of lanthanum carbonate based on its radiographic characteristics. We report another case of opacification of the intestine with lanthanum carbonate which underlines some difficulties in the use of this new phosphate binder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chelating Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Chelating Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperphosphatemia / drug therapy*
  • Hyperphosphatemia / etiology
  • Intestinal Absorption*
  • Intestinal Diseases / chemically induced
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications*
  • Lanthanum / adverse effects
  • Lanthanum / pharmacokinetics*
  • Lanthanum / therapeutic use*
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Chelating Agents
  • lanthanum carbonate
  • Lanthanum