Chemical formula: (CH₃COO)₂Ca Molecular mass: 158.166 g/mol PubChem compound: 6116
Calcium is an endogenous ion of the body essential for the maintenance of a number of physiologic processes. It participates as an integral factor in the maintenance of the functional integrity of the nervous system, in the contractile mechanisms of muscle tissue, in the clotting of blood, and in the formation of the major structural material of the skeleton. Soluble calcium salts are commonly used in the treatment of calcium deficiency.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| V03AE07 | V Various → V03 All other therapeutic products → V03A All other therapeutic products → V03AE Drugs for treatment of hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENACET Film-coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Calcium acetate is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Austria (AT)
Croatia (HR)
Ecuador (EC)Estonia (EE)
France (FR)
Ireland (IE)Lithuania (LT)
Netherlands (NL)
Romania (RO)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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