Phosphorus

Elemental Phosphorus is no longer used in medicine. Inorganic phosphates are used in deficiency states and bone diseases. acid is used as a stimulant to stomach secretion.


Adult Dose
Dose: 800 to 1200 mg
Single Dose: 1000 (1000)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Element. . The Molecular Weight of Phosphorus is 30.97.
Contraindications
'Phosphorus is contraindicated in conditions like Addison''s disease,Hyperkalaemia,Urolithiasis.'
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Phosphorus, which give rise to further complications include Seizures, Cramps, Irregular heart beat.Phosphorus produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Coma, Convulsions, Delirium, Shock. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Phosphorus therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Phosphorus are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Diarrhea, Confusion, Laxative effect, Nausea and vomiting, Stomachache, Numbness of hands & lips.
Indications
Phosphorus is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone (pagets) disease, Treatment of arrhythmias.
Interactions
Phosphorus is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementProbenecidthe renal tubular reabsorption is inhibited by probenecid in hypothyroid individuals. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Warnings
In cardiac disease, Addison disease, acute dehydration, renal (kidney) insufficiency, chronic renal (kidney) disease, liver disease, pulmonary disease, toxemia of pregnancy, hypoparathyroidism and rickets, and if patient is on sodium and potassium restricted diet, in such cases use phosphorus with caution.
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