Calcium Acetate
Calcium Acetate is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Calcium Acetate; Generic name: CALCIUM ACETATE; Manufacturer: Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC.
| Brand name | Calcium Acetate |
|---|---|
| Generic name | CALCIUM ACETATE |
| Manufacturer | Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
| Used for | 1. INDICATIONS & USAGE Calcium acetate capsules are a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Calcium acetate capsules are a phosphate binder indicated for the reduction of serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease. ( 1 ) |
| Dosage | 2. DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION The recommended initial dose of calcium acetate capsules 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. Starting dose is 2 capsules with each meal. ( 2 ) Titrate the dose every 2-3 weeks until acceptable serum phosphorus level is reached. Most patients require 3-4 capsules with each |
| Active ingredient(s) | CALCIUM ACETATE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1195f5d5-db91-4b9e-86ad-be340b43d690 |