Phosphate Repletion Therapy

Introduction to Phosphate Repletion

• The American Journal of Hematology recommends against using phosphate repletion for ferric carboxymaltose-induced hypophosphatemia, as it can worsen the condition by raising parathyroid hormone and increasing phosphaturia, and instead suggests focusing on vitamin D supplementation to mitigate secondary hyperparathyroidism 1

Phosphate Repletion Considerations

• The American Journal of Hematology suggests that for ferric carboxymaltose-induced hypophosphatemia, treatment should focus on vitamin D supplementation to mitigate secondary hyperparathyroidism, rather than phosphate repletion 1