CALCIUM ACETATE capsule

Država: Združene države Amerike

Jezik: angleščina

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktivna sestavina:

CALCIUM ACETATE (UNII: Y882YXF34X) (CALCIUM CATION - UNII:2M83C4R6ZB)

Dostopno od:

State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy

INN (mednarodno ime):

CALCIUM ACETATE

Sestava:

CALCIUM ACETATE 667 mg

Pot uporabe:

ORAL

Tip zastaranja:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Terapevtske indikacije:

Calcium Acetate Gelcaps is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD). Patients with hypercalcemia. Pregnancy Category C Calcium acetate gelcaps contains calcium acetate. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with calcium acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of calcium acetate use in pregnant women. Patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia with calcium acetate treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . Maintenance of normal serum calcium levels is important for maternal and fetal well being. Hypercalcemia during pregnancy may increase the risk for maternal and neonatal complications such as stillbirth, preterm delivery, and 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. The effects of calcium acetate on labor and delivery are

Povzetek izdelek:

Gelcap A white and blue gelcap for oral administration containing 667 mg calcium acetate (anhydrous Ca(CH3 COO)2 ; MW=158.17 grams) equal to 169 mg (8.45 mEq) calcium. They are supplied by State of Florida DOH Central Pharmacy as follows: STORAGE: Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59- 86°F) [See USP "Controlled Room Temperature"] .

Status dovoljenje:

New Drug Application Authorized Generic

Lastnosti izdelka

CALCIUM ACETATE - CALCIUM ACETATE CAPSULE
STATE OF FLORIDA DOH CENTRAL PHARMACY
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
CALCIUM ACETATE GELCAPS SAFELY AND
EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR CALCIUM ACETATE
GELCAPS.
CALCIUM ACETATE GELCAPS (CALCIUM ACETATE): 667 MG
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1990
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Calcium Acetate is a phosphate binder indicated for the reduction of
serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal
disease. (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Starting dose is 2 gelcaps with each meal. (2)
Titrate the dose every 2-3 weeks until acceptable serum phosphorus
level is reached. Most patients require 3-4 gelcaps
with each meal. (2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Capsule: 667 mg calcium acetate gelcap. (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypercalcemia. (4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Treat mild hypercalcemia by reducing or interrupting calcium acetate
and Vitamin D. Severe hypercalcemia may
require hemodialysis and discontinuation of calcium acetate. (5.1)
Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity. (5.2)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
The most common (> 10%) adverse reactions are hypercalcemia, nausea
and vomiting. (6.1)
In clinical studies, patients have occasionally experienced nausea
during calcium acetate therapy. (6)
TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
NORTH AMERICA AT 1-800-323-
5188 OR FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Calcium acetate may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or
fluoroquinolones. (7)
When clinically significant drug interactions are expected, administer
the drug at least one hour before or at least three
hours after calcium acetate or consider monitoring blood levels of the
drug. (7)
SEE 17 FOR PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION.
REVISED: 2/2014
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
5.1 Hypercalcemia
5.2 Concomitant Use with Medications
6 ADVER