Sodium Phosphate

Sodium Phosphate

Definition

An inorganic compound used as a laxative, dietary supplement and for electrolyte-replacement purposes. Phosphate, a predominant intracellular anion, plays an important role in energy storage, osteoblastic and osteoclastic activities, regulating serum calcium concentrations, and numerous cellular phosphate-transfer reactions. Sodium phosphate increases fluidity of the intestinal contents by retention of water by osmotic forces, thereby indirectly inducing intestinal smooth muscle constriction. Sodium phosphate is also used in the renal excretion of hydrogen ions while promoting the reabsorption of sodium ions.

Also known as Hemisodium Phosphate, Instant Calgon, Phosphoral, Phosphosoda, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, Turrixin ST — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Hypophosphatemia may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Constipation disorder may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Hypophosphatemia may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)