# Calcium Acetate (Calcium Acetate)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/calcium-acetate
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Calcium Acetate?

Calcium Acetate is a prescription medication. Across the United States, 9,000 doctors prescribe Calcium to approximately 56,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Calcium Acetate

## Indications

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.

## Conditions treated

- [Hyperphosphatemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hyperphosphatemia)
- [Kidney Failure](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/kidney-failure)
- [Chronic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/chronic)

## Mechanism of action

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.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Prescription Medication
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

nausea, pruritus, vomiting

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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