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Hyperphosphatemia is a condition where excess phosphate builds up in the blood, often causing calcium imbalances that may lead to muscle spasms or soft tissue calcification. Oxylanthanum carbonate is an oral medication that binds to dietary phosphate in the digestive tract, preventing its absorption into the bloodstream. By trapping phosphate before it enters circulation, the drug could help maintain healthier mineral balance for people on dialysis who struggle with this complication.