Calcium acetate is a drug that acts to gather phosphate in the intestines by creating phosphates that are insoluble and that can be excreted in the feces. It this reduces blood phosphate levels, especially in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Calcium acetate is used in the treatment of hyperphosphataemia.
Calcium acetate should not be given to patients with the following medical conditions:
Calcium acetate can give rise to side effects such as the following:
Precautions
Extra caution should be observed in patients with the following conditions:
Interactions
Calcium acetate can interact with the following medicines:
Signs of overdose include the following:
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