Calcium acetate/calcium carbonate phosphate binders, taken to control serum phosphate levels, may result in high levels of elemental calcium intake.
The aim of this survey was to investigate satisfaction with, preference for, and adherence to lanthanum carbonate oral powder in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The authors concluded that patients with ESRD report increased satisfaction with and preference for lanthanum carbonate powder over other formulations, suggesting that lanthanum carbonate powder is more convenient and easier to use than other formulations.
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a progressive genetic disorder characterized by the development of numerous kidney cysts that result in kidney failure. The results of this study suggest that distribution of patients by age at transition to next stage may be useful for identification of ADPKD patients at risk of rapid progression.
Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS), as mandated by the FDA for medications with the potential for harm, are increasingly incorporating rigid protocols for patient evaluation, but little is known about compliance with these programs. This study assessed adherence to liver function test (LFT) requirements included in the REMS program for bosentan and the results suggest that the program may not have adequately guaranteed adherence to monthly monitoring of LFTs.
In this article authors review recent studies and evaluate the benefits and risks of combination therapy with an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), or a direct renin inhibitor (DRI) to attenuate the progression of diabetic nephropathy.
