Niacin as a drug repositioning candidate for hyperphosphatemia management in dialysis patients

Sooyoung Shin, Sukhyang LeeAjou University College of Pharmacy, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea Abstract: Nearly all patients with end-stage renal disease develop hyperphosphatemia. These patients typically require oral phosphate binders for life-long phosphorus management, in addition to...

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Main Authors: Shin S, Lee S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2014-10-01
Series:Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/niacin-as-a-drug-repositioning-candidate-for-hyperphosphatemia-managem-peer-reviewed-article-TCRM