PhosLo Gelcap and Tolinase

• Generic Name: calcium acetate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Calphron, Eliphos, PhosLo Gelcap, Phoslyra, PhosLo

Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.

PhosLo Gelcap is used to control phosphate levels to keep them from getting too high in people with kidney failure.

PhosLo Gelcap may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tolazamide
• Dosage Forms: Tablets, USP
• Other Brand Names: Tolinase

Tolazamide is used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not work properly to store excess sugar and the sugar remains in your bloodstream. Chronic high blood sugar can lead to serious health problems in the future .

Proper diet is the first step in managing type 2 diabetes, but often medicines are needed to help your body. Tolazamide belongs to a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. It causes your pancreas to release more insulin into the blood stream .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .