Phosphate binders
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Auryxia Dosage

Drug Detail:Auryxia (Ferric citrate [ fer-ik-sit-rate ])

Generic Name: TETRAFERRIC TRICITRATE DECAHYDRATE 210mg

Dosage Form: tablet, coated

Drug Class: Phosphate binders

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Uses Warnings Before Taking Dosage Side effects Interactions

Dosage for Hyperphosphatemia in Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis

​The recommended starting dose is 2 tablets, swallowed whole, 3 times per day with meals. Auryxia tablets must not be chewed or crushed because it may cause discoloration of mouth and teeth. Monitor serum phosphorus levels and titrate the Auryxia dose in decrements or increments of 1 to 2 tablets per day as needed to maintain serum phosphorus at target levels, up to a maximum dose of 12 tablets daily. Dose can be titrated at 1-week or longer intervals.

In a clinical trial, patients required an average of 8 to 9 tablets a day to control serum phosphorus levels.

Dosage for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease Not on Dialysis

​The recommended starting dose is 1 tablet, swallowed whole, 3 times per day with meals. Auryxia tablets must not be chewed or crushed because it may cause discoloration of mouth and teeth. Titrate the dose of Auryxia as needed to achieve and maintain hemoglobin at target levels, up to a maximum dose of 12 tablets daily.

In a clinical trial in patients with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis (CKD-NDD), patients required an average of 5 tablets per day to increase hemoglobin levels.

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