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Phosphorus is a mineral that the body needs to function properly. Staff members take blood samples to check the amount of phosphorus in the body. If the level is too high or too low, the staff may make changes to medicines or fluids that the patient is receiving.
Hypophosphatemia (not enough phosphorus in the blood)
Hypophosphatemia can occur:
Medicines that can cause low phosphorus are diuretics (water pills), sucralfate, cisplatin, and carboplatin.
Staff members can give phosphorus to increase the amount of this mineral in the blood. It is available in these forms:
Hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphorus in the blood)
Hyperphosphatemia can occur:
Possible side effects of hypophosphatemia
Possible side effects of hyperphosphatemia
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, hives, itching, chills, fever, headache, muscle ache, shortness of breath, coughing, tightness in the throat, swelling of the face or neck.
Not all patients who take phosphorus will experience these side effects. Common side effects are bolded, but there may be others. Please report all suspected side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
Find more information on side effects.
Be sure to discuss all questions and instructions with your doctor or pharmacist.
Special instructions for hypophosphatemia