Which Phosphate Binders Are Available? A Comparison of Options in Taiwan, and When Parathyroid Surgery Is Advised
High phosphate is a silent killer for dialysis patients, driving vascular calcification and bone disease over time. This article compares the phosphate binders available in Taiwan (calcium salts, Phoslo, Fosrenol, Renvela, Nephoxil and others) and explains how high parathyroid hormone is managed — including when surgery is recommended.