Fosend 500mg Tablet

Description

Fosend 500mg Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate level in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood. Fosend 500mg Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get maximum benefit of the medicine. Using of Fosend 500mg Tablet may cause side effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be caused due to the medicine, inform your doctor.

Introduction

In High phosphate levels in blood Our body needs phosphate for various life functions such as strengthening of bones and teeth, production of energy and forming outer layers of cells in our body called cell membrane. But too much phosphate in our blood can cause serious complications such as heart attack, stroke as well as kidney damage. Fosend 500mg Tablet helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents these complications particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels through kidneys. Take Fosend 500mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.

Benefits

Fosend 500mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fosend 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fosend 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Fosend 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Fosend 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Fosend 500mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Dizziness and vertigo (a feeling of dizziness or “spinning”) are uncommon side effects reported by patients taking Fosend 500mg Tablet - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Fosend 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Fosend 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Fosend 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.