Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Parenteral Electrolyte, Sodium

Uses for sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic

Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic combination injection is a phosphate replacement that is used to treat or prevent hypophosphatemia (low phosphorus in the blood). It is also used as an additive in the preparation of fluid formula injections. Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic is given to patients who cannot receive a phosphate supplement by mouth.

Sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

Before using sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of sodium phosphates injection in children. Safety and efficacy have been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of sodium phosphates injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using sodium phosphate dibasic and sodium phosphate monobasic with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

• Bepridil
• Cisapride
• Dronedarone
• Levoketoconazole
• Mesoridazine
• Pimozide
• Piperaquine
• Saquinavir