WHO Essential Medicine EML section: Vitamins and minerals
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Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder indicated for the reduction of serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease.
Calcium acetate, when taken with meals, combines with dietary phosphate to form an insoluble calcium phosphate complex, which is excreted in the feces, resulting in decreased serum phosphorus concentration.
Hypercalcemia is discussed elsewhere. The most common (>10%) adverse reactions are hypercalcemia, nausea and vomiting. In clinical studies, patients have occasionally experienced nausea during calcium acetate therapy. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cipla Ltd.
Patients with hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia.
Pregnancy (label summary): Pregnancy Category C Calcium acetate capsules contain calcium acetate. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with calcium acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of calcium acetate use in pregnant women. Breastfeeding (label summary): 8.3 Nursing Mothers A calcium acetate capsule contains calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk.
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Call 102What is Calcium used for?
Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder indicated for the reduction of serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease.
How does Calcium work?
Calcium acetate, when taken with meals, combines with dietary phosphate to form an insoluble calcium phosphate complex, which is excreted in the feces, resulting in decreased serum phosphorus concentration.
What are the side effects of Calcium?
Hypercalcemia is discussed elsewhere. The most common (>10%) adverse reactions are hypercalcemia, nausea and vomiting. In clinical studies, patients have occasionally experienced nausea during calcium acetate therapy. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Cipla Ltd.
Who should not take Calcium?
Patients with hypercalcemia. Hypercalcemia.
Can I take Calcium in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Pregnancy Category C Calcium acetate capsules contain calcium acetate. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with calcium acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of calcium acetate use in pregnant women.
What is the dose of Calcium?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Calcium?
Calcium is used for: Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Common side effects include: Hypercalcemia is discussed elsewhere.
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