Calcium acetate
Calcium Acetate
Calcium acetate (pronounced as KAL-see-um a-SEET-ate) is a chemical compound used in medicine. It is often used to control high blood phosphate levels in patients with kidney disease.
Etymology
The term "Calcium acetate" is derived from its two main components: "Calcium", a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, and "Acetate", a salt or ester of acetic acid.
Usage
Calcium acetate is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.
Related Terms
- Acetic Acid: An organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH. It is a colourless liquid that when undiluted is also called glacial acetic acid.
- Calcium: A chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. As a mineral, it is used for building and maintaining bones and teeth.
- Phosphate: A chemical derivative of phosphoric acid. It is what makes up the part of a molecule in DNA that holds the genetic information.
- Dialysis: A process for removing waste and excess water from the blood and is used primarily as an artificial replacement for lost kidney function in people with kidney failure.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calcium acetate
- Wikipedia's article - Calcium acetate
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