Question 1

What is Sodium Phosphate used for?

Accepted Answer

Sodium Phosphate is indicated for: Hypophosphatemia, Hypophosphatemia (DKA, refeeding).

Question 2

What routes can Sodium Phosphate be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IV, PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Sodium Phosphate dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Sodium Phosphate dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Sodium Phosphate a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Sodium Phosphate is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Sodium Phosphate?

Accepted Answer

Hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, and soft tissue calcification risk with rapid infusion. Monitor calcium and phosphorus levels. Reduce dose in renal impairment.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Sodium Phosphate?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Sodium Phosphate: Hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, and soft tissue calcification risk with rapid infusion. Monitor calcium and phosphorus levels. Reduce dose in renal impairment.

Question 7

How does Sodium Phosphate work?

Accepted Answer

Provides phosphorus essential for ATP synthesis, bone mineralization, acid-base balance, and cell membrane integrity.

Question 8

What is the constant rate infusion (CRI) dose for Sodium Phosphate?

Accepted Answer

Sodium Phosphate has 2 CRI dose rules in the ExoticRx formulary, covering Dog (Domestic), Cat (Domestic). See the CRI section on this page for routes, dose ranges, and primary-source citations.

Species	Route	Rate	Indication	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IV	0.01–0.06 mmol/kg/hrCRI over 6-12 hours	Hypophosphatemia	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	IV	0.01–0.06 mmol/kg/hrCRI over 6-12 hours	Hypophosphatemia (DKA, refeeding)	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IV	0.01–0.06 mmol/kg/hr	CRI over 6-12 hours	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	IV	0.01–0.06 mmol/kg/hr	CRI over 6-12 hours	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sodium Phosphate

Drug Class

Routes

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Sodium Phosphate dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published source

Constant rate infusion (CRI)

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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