Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc.
Lanthanum Carbonate Hydroxide, Lanthanum Oxycarbonate and Methods of Their Manufacture and Use

Abstract:

The present invention is a method of producing a lanthanum carbonate hydroxide or lanthanum oxycarbonate which has improved properties. The method involves the use of a water soluble lanthanum and a water soluble non-alkali metal carbonate or bicarbonate. The resulting material can be used as a phosphate binder individually or for treating patients with hyperphosphatemia.