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lanthanum carbonate

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More on Lanthanum Definition: Lanthanum. The prototypical element in the rare earth family of metals. It has the atomic symbol La, atomic number 57, and atomic weight 138.91. Lanthanide ion is used in experimental biology as a calcium antagonist; lanthanum oxide improves the optical properties of glass.  a rare earth metal; La-139; La-138   
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
lanthanum carbonate [ Fosrenol ]
  a phosphate binder used for hyperphosphatemia treatment in end-stage renal disease 		0 La2(CO3)3  *Lanthanum Kidney Failure, Chronic Wei Sheng Yen Chiu 1997 Sep;26(5):306-9 FOSRENOL

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