Lanthanum carbonate dihydrate is mainly used as a phosphate binder to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly those on dialysis. It works by binding to dietary phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing its absorption and reducing phosphate levels in the blood. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include SCHEMBL150638. Its PubChem CID is 86662766.
Lanthanum carbonate dihydrate
| Molecular Formula | C3H4La2O11 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 493.87 g/mol |
| Synonyms | bis(lanthanum(3+));tricarbonate;dihydrate |
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Lanthanum carbonate dihydrate is mainly used as a phosphate binder to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly those on dialysis.
The listed molecular formula is C3H4La2O11.
The listed molecular weight is 493.87 g/mol.
bis(lanthanum(3+));tricarbonate;dihydrate.
The source lists SCHEMBL150638.
It is listed as a commercial API with a mineral/inorganic origin.