Uses of Calcium Acetate

Calcium Acetate is used to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease. End stage renal disease is a condition in which the gradual loss of kidney function reaches an advanced stage (where the kidney might stop functioning).  

Therapeutic Category

Calcium Acetate : Phosphate Binder

How Calcium Acetate works

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.

Common side effects of Calcium Acetate

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Hypercalcemia

When to consult your doctor

• in cases of accidental overdosages
  

Health Tips for Calcium Acetate

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle by following a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day to maintain adequate hydration and alleviate dry mouth symptoms
• Limit phosphorous rich foods such as diary products, processed foods, nuts, and carbonated drinks in your diet.
• Limit the intake of sodium, as high sodium level may cause fluid retention and high blood pressure in patients with kidney diseases