The recommended initial dose of PhosLo® for the adult dialysis patient is 2 gelcaps with each meal
Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder that's used to lower phosphate levels in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis
Applies to calcium acetate: oral capsule, oral solution, oral tablet
45 mEq) calcium and are supplied as follows: NDC 70586-1347-5 Bottles of 180 Tablets
3 Nursing Mothers Calcium acetate capsules contains calcium acetate and is excreted in human milk Capsule Acetate capsules are hard gelatin capsules with blue opaque cap imprinted with "SUVEN" in white color ink and a white opaque body imprinted with "667" blue color ink
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TY - ELEC T1 - calcium acetate ID - 109228 A1 - Sanoski,Cynthia A, AU - Vallerand,April Hazard, AU - Quiring,Courtney, BT - Davis's Drug Guide UR Calcium Acetate Capsules are supplied as opaque capsules with blue cap and white body
Maintenance of serum phosphorus below 6
PhosLo is used in the treatment of Hyperphosphatemia and belongs to the drug classes minerals and electrolytes, phosphate binders
Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced
169 mg Calcium) are the AB rated generic equivalent of Fresenius Medical Care North America's (Fresenius) PhosLo Gelcaps® 667 mg (eq
Fresenius's NDA 19-976 was approved on December 10, 1990
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
2 Labor and Delivery The effects of calcium acetate on labor and delivery are unknown
These can include hypotension, bradycardia, and arrhythmias as calcium has a great Buy without insurance
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Control of calcium supplements may be required to prevent hypercalcaemia (blood calcium too high)
Take with meals
For oral dosage form (tablets): Adults—2 tablets three times a day with meals
increased urinary frequency
Calcium Acetate 667 mg (SANDOZ 576) View all images
Reduce drug development failure rates
To reduce the amount of phosphate, people can reduce their dietary intake and use a phosphate binder like calcium acetate
Calcium Acetate Capsules are Hard Gelatin Capsules filled with white to off-white granular powder having a blue opaque cap and white opaque body imprinted "S086" on both parts
It is supplied by Apnar Pharma
0 mg/dl is generally considered as a clinically acceptable outcome of treatment with phosphate binders
Dialysis removes some phosphate from your
45 mEq) calcium, and 10 mg of the
Each pill
DESCRIPTION Each white round tablet (stamped “BRA200”) contains 667 mg calcium acetate, USP (anhydrous; Ca (CH3COO)2; MW=158
Generic name: calcium acetate [ KAL-see-um-AS-e-tate ] Brand names: Eliphos, PhosLo, Phoslyra Drug classes: Minerals and electrolytes, Phosphate binders
Calcium acetate (Phoslo Gelcaps, Eliphos, Phoslyra) is a drug that helps people with end-stage kidney failure keep from retaining too much phosphate in the blood
The medication works by attaching to the
17 grams) equal to 169 mg (8
Each calcium acetate tablet contains 667 mg of calcium acetate (anhydrous Ca (CH3COO)2; MW=158
45 mEq) calcium, and 10 mg of the inert binder, polyethylene
Along with its needed effects, calcium acetate (the active ingredient contained in PhosLo) may cause some unwanted effects
Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to Calcium acetate (PhosLo) when taken with meals, combines with dietary phosphate to form insoluble calcium phosphate which is excreted in the feces
Each capsule contains 667 mg calcium acetate (anhydrous Ca (CH 3 COO) 2; MW=158
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease
Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body
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Lupin’s Calcium Acetate Capsules, 667 mg (eq
Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body
Calcium acetate is used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with end stage kidney disease who are on dialysis
Stop using calcium acetate and call your doctor at once if you have: high levels of calcium in your blood --nausea, vomiting, constipation, increased thirst or urination, muscle weakness, bone Calcium Acetate Oral Capsule 667 mg
Control of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal failure: Limited data available; dose should be individualized: Children and Adolescents: Oral: Reported initial dose: 667 to 1,000 mg with each meal; titrate (every 2 to 4 weeks) to response and as serum calcium levels allow (Gulati 2010; Wallot 1996)
PhosLo has an average rating of 8
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions