Calcium acetate

CLINICAL USE

Phosphate binding agent

DOSE IN NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION

1–4 tablets, 3 times daily

PHARMACOKINETICS

Molecular weight :158.2

%Protein binding :–

%Excreted unchanged in urine : –

Volume of distribution (L/kg) :–

half-life – normal/ESRD (hrs) :–

DOSE IN RENAL IMPAIRMENT

GFR (mL/MIN)

20 to 50 : Dose as in normal renal function. Titrate to response

10 to 20 : Dose as in normal renal function. Titrate to response

<10 : Dose as in normal renal function. Titrate to response

DOSE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPIES

CAPD :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

HD :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

HDF/high flux :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

CAV/VVHD :Unknown dialysability. Dose as in normal renal function

IMPORTANT DRUG INTERACTIONS

Potentially hazardous interactions with other drugsCan impair absorption of some drugs, e.g. iron, ciprofloxacin

ADMINISTRATION

Reconstition

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Route

Oral

Rate of Administration

–

Comments

Take tablets with meals

OTHER INFORMATION

Calcium acetate (anhydrous): calcium content per gram = 250 mg (6.2 mmol).

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