Indications - Calcium Acetate is indicated for the treatment and prevention of hyperphosphatemia in patients in end stage renal failure on dialysis.

Dosage & Administration - The recommended initial dose of Calcium Acetate for the adult dialysis patient is 2 tablets with each meal. The dosage may be increased gradually to bring the serum phosphate level below 6 mg/dl, as long as hypercalcemia does not develop. Most patients require 3-4 tablets with each meal.

Side Effects - Arrhythmias,Hypomagnesemia,Hypophosphatemia,Hypotension,Nausea,Pruritus (rare),Weakness Hypercalcemia,Anorexia,Coma,Confusion,Delirium,Headache,Nausea,Vomiting

Contraindications - Patients with hypercalcaemia

Others - Pregnancy Category Note Pregnancy Category: C Maintenance of normal serum calcium levels is important for maternal and fetal well being; hypercalcemia during pregnancy may increase risk for maternal and neonatal complications(eg, stillbirth, preterm delivery, neonatal hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism);calcium acetate treatment, as recommended, is not expected to harm a fetus if maternal calcium levels are properly monitored during and following treatment Lactation: unknown