Calcium Health Effects

Products Calcium is commercially available in numerous drug products as a monopreparation, a fixed combination with vitamin D (usually cholecalciferol), and other vitamins and minerals. The most commonly used dosage forms include chewable, lozenge, meltable and effervescent tablets. Film-coated tablets that can be swallowed whole have also been available for some time. Structure and properties … Calcium Health Effects

Calcium Acetate

Products Calcium acetate is commercially available in the form of capsules and tablets in various strengths (Calcium Acetate Phosphate Binder Bichsel, Calcium Acetate Salmon Pharma, AcetaPhos, Renacet). It has been approved in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Calcium acetate exists as calcium diacetate (C4H6CaO4, Mr = 158.2 g/mol), a white, hygroscopic powder that … Calcium Acetate

Phosphate Binder

Background Hyperphosphatemia, or elevated blood phosphate, often develops as a result of chronically impaired renal function. The kidney is unable to excrete phosphate ions adequately, which poses a risk for the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism, renal osteodystrophy, cardiovascular calcification, and cardiovascular disease. Treatment options include dialysis, diet, and the use of phosphate binders. Effects Phosphate … Phosphate Binder