What is Calcium acetate?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Calcium acetateBrand:
Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder. It s used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with kidney disease. It works by binding with the phosphate in the food, so that it is eliminated from the body without being absorbed.
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How do members experience Calcium acetate?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphate elevated (hyperphosphatemia) | 4 | 1 | |
| Calcium deficiency | 3 | 0 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1 | 0 | |
| Glomerulopathy with fibronectin deposits | 1 | 0 | |
| Treat side effects of another treatment | 1 | 0 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 2 |
Member evaluations
GettingAKidneyAtLast
evaluated on Sep 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Dialysis: Major
- Side effects: None
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