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Calcium Acetate Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
Calcium Acetate Pharmacology
FromReal Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals
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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Apr 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Calcium Acetate (PhosLo) is used in the management of hyperphosphatemia associated with CKD.
Important monitoring parameters for calcium acetate include phosphorus, calcium, PTH, and renal function.
There are numerous binding interactions with calcium acetate. It can reduce concentrations of some HIV drugs, antibiotics, and thyroid supplements. I discuss more examples in the podcast.
Thiazide diuretic in combination with calcium acetate may increase the risk for hypercalcemia.
Important monitoring parameters for calcium acetate include phosphorus, calcium, PTH, and renal function.
There are numerous binding interactions with calcium acetate. It can reduce concentrations of some HIV drugs, antibiotics, and thyroid supplements. I discuss more examples in the podcast.
Thiazide diuretic in combination with calcium acetate may increase the risk for hypercalcemia.
Released:
Apr 9, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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