Study Comparing Effects of Lanthanum Carbonate Versus Calcium Acetate Versus Dietary Phosphorus Restriction

If serum phosphorus level exceeds 4.6 mg/dl in the lanthanum carbonate arm in spite of consecutive up-titration of the medical dose or due to patients' intolerance of the medication, patient will be considered a treatment failure and other treatment options will be implemented, including diet counseling or another class of phosphorus binder (in this order of preference).

If serum phosphorus level exceeds 4.6 mg/dl in spite of consecutive up-titration of the medication dose or due to patients' intolerance of the medication, patient will be considered a treatment failure and other treatment options will be implemented, including diet counseling or another class of phosphorus binder (in this order of preference).

If serum phosphorus level exceeds 4.6 mg/dl after 3 months of concerted efforts, the patient will be considered a treatment failure and treatment with a phosphorus binder of the treating physician's choice will be allowed.