phosphate binder

binder

 [bīnd´er] 1. a support bandage that wraps around the chest or abdomen and is secured with ties or Velcro. Abdominal binders. A, Scultetus. B, Straight. From Elkin et al., 2000.2. a substance that attaches to another, such as to facilitate its removal from the body; see bind (def. 2).phosphate binder a substance such as aluminum hydroxide, calcium acetate, or calcium carbonate that binds phosphate in the blood, removing it from circulation; used in treatment of hyperphosphatemia, such as in patients with end-stage renal disease or hypoparathyroidism.

phosphate binder

Any of various medications used to prevent hyperphosphatemia in patients with end-stage renal disease. Calcium carbonate taken with meals is the most commonly employed agent. In the past aluminum-containing antacids were used for this purpose, but this practice is now avoided because of the toxic accumulation of aluminum in patients with renal failure. See also: binder