Calcium acetate
- Generic Name
- Calcium acetate
- Brand Names
- Domeboro, Eliphos, Phoslo, Phoslyra, Procalamine 3
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C4H6CaO4
- CAS Number
- 62-54-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- Y882YXF34X
- Background
The chemical compound calcium acetate is the calcium salt of acetic acid. It has been commonly referred to as the acetate of lime. The anhydrous form is very hygroscopic, therefore the monohydrate is the common form.
- Indication
Calcium acetate is one of a number of calcium salts used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with kidney disease.
- Associated Conditions
- Hyperphosphataemia, High phosphate levels
- Associated Therapies
- Astringent, Prophylaxis of bacterial skin infections
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