Dosage form: capsule
Drug classes:Minerals and electrolytes, Phosphate binders
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
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- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Calcium Acetate is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The recommended initial dose of Calcium Acetate for the adult dialysis patient is 2 capsules with each meal. Increase the dose gradually to lower serum phosphorus levels to the target range, as long as hypercalcemia does not develop. Most patients require 3-4 capsules with each meal.
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Capsule: 667 mg calcium acetate per capsule.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients with hyper...
