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calcium acetate

calcium acetate (CALCIUM ACETATE) is a phosphate sequestering agent. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — calcium acetate
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

calcium acetate (CALCIUM ACETATE) is a phosphate sequestering agent. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN calcium acetate
Brand CALCIUM ACETATE
Mechanism Phosphate sequestering agent
Target Phosphate
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Phosphate sequestering agent

Primary target: Phosphate

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is calcium acetate?

calcium acetate (CALCIUM ACETATE) is a phosphate sequestering agent. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for calcium acetate?

CALCIUM ACETATE is a marketed brand name for calcium acetate. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of calcium acetate?

calcium acetate has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.