Calcium Acetate (phos Binder)

Drug Details

Calcium acetate is prescribed to help patients undergoing dialysis for severe kidney disease manage high blood phosphate levels. Dialysis alone may not sufficiently eliminate phosphate, leading to imbalances. This medication helps maintain bone strength, prevents harmful mineral accumulation, and may lower the risk of heart disease and strokes associated with elevated phosphate levels. As a natural mineral, calcium acetate binds to dietary phosphate, allowing it to be expelled from the body effectively.