calcium acetate [Supplementary Concept]

a principal compound used as phosphate binders in patients with chronic renal failure; used like sevelamer

Date introduced: September 21, 1999

MeSH Unique ID: C120662

Registry Number: Y882YXF34X

Heading Mapped to:

• Acetates
• Calcium Compounds

Entry Terms:

• acetic acid, calcium salt
• acetic acid, calcium salt (2:1)
• Phoslo

Pharmacologic Action:

• Chelating Agents