Acutrol 400 mg Tablet

Introduction of Acutrol Tablet

Acutrol 400 mg Tablet is used for adult patients who are on hemodialysis with stage 4 and 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), to manage hyperphosphatemia. Acutrol 400 mg Tablet is a phosphate binding medicine, used to lower high blood phosphorus levels in patients who are on dialysis. When you take Acutrol 400 mg Tablet with meals, it binds to dietary phosphate, and prevents its absorption in your body. Dialysis help to remove some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to takeout enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. As blood phosphate levels decreases, possibly of the risk of heart disease and strokes decrease.

Uses of Acutrol Tablet

• Hyperphosphatemia
• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Benefits of Acutrol Tablet

Acutrol 400 mg Tablet lower high blood phosphorus in a dialysis patient suffering from kidney disease. As blood phosphate levels decreases, possibility of the risk of heart disease and strokes decrease.

Side Effects of Acutrol Tablet

Acutrol 400 mg Tablet may cause adverse effects. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms get severe or that bother you for a longer period.

Most Common Side Effects of Acutrol Tablet

• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Stomach upset
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Cough
• Constipation

Common Side Effects of Acutrol Tablet

• Trouble breathing
• Chest pain
• Allergic reaction
• Severe dizziness

How to Use Acutrol Tablet?

Take Acutrol 400 mg Tablet orally as directed by your doctor. Swallow the whole tablet. Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet. The dosage is decided by the doctor based on your medical condition. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications to lower your phosphate levels.

How Acutrol Tablet Works?

Acutrol 400 mg Tablet is a phosphate binding medicine, used to lower high blood phosphorus levels in patients who are on dialysis. When you take Acutrol 400 mg Tablet with meals, it binds to dietary phosphate, and prevents its absorption in your body.