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BRAND NAMES:
Auryxia
Generic Names:
Auryxia
Uses:
Controls phosphorus levels and treats iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Therapeutic Classes:
Phosphate Binder
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Auryxia used for?
Auryxia is a prescription drug used to treat patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. It works to reduce the high levels of phosphate in the blood of patients on dialysis. Auryxia is broken down in the stomach to release iron in the intestines. It attaches itself to the phosphate in the food consumed and is passed out the body in your stool.
What form(s) does Auryxia come in
Tablet
What are common Auryxia doses?
Tablet 1 GM
Common Auryxia prescriptions
Auryxia
1 gm tablet
How to take Auryxia
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Do not crush or chew the tablets. This may cause discoloration of your mouth and teeth.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.
Do not crush or chew the tablets. This may cause discoloration of your mouth and teeth.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Auryxia contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you have a medical condition that causes high levels of iron in your blood.
Auryxia warnings
This medicine may cause dark stools. This is normal.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have stomach or bowel problems (including bleeding or inflammatory bowel disease).
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. An overdose in a child could cause death.
Auryxia interactions
Some medicines can affect how ferric citrate works. If you are using doxycycline, take it at least 1 hour before you take this medicine. If you are using ciprofloxacin, take it at least 2 hours before or after you take this medicine.
This medicine may cause dark stools. This is normal.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. An overdose in a child could cause death.
Auryxia side effects
Serious Side Effects
Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Less Serious Side Effects
Dark stools
Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting