Translate Phosphorus Calcium and phosphorus are important minerals. They maintain good teeth and bones and keep muscles and nerves working properly. Healthy kidneys help control the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. When the kidneys are not working properly, they cannot remove enough phosphorus from the blood. High phosphorus levels cause blood calcium levels to drop.
Bones become brittle due to the loss of the calcium.
This medication will stop the phosphorus in your foods from going into your blood. While you are eating, the medication will bind the phosphorus and keep it from being absorbed. Calcium binders should be taken with meals. Renagel can be taken within a half hour of eating, before or after. Restrict the phosphorus in your diet by choosing foods low in phosphorus.