The primary analysis assessed the bioequivalence between calcium acetate oral solution and calcium acetate gelcaps on PK parameters up to 6 hours post dose with baseline adjustment using the ratio of Days 3 to -1.
The secondary comparisons of interest were the bioequivalence of the calcium acetate oral solution to calcium acetate gelcaps with respect to levels of urinary P and serum Ca, and the comparison of serum glucose and insulin level measurements.
Patients on non-calcium based binders (particularly Shire's Fosrenol) are more likely to be on Amgen's Sensipar compared to those on calcium-based binders, particularly
calcium acetate.
d) calcium carbonate contains 40% elemental calcium while
calcium acetate only contains 25%
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Calcium acetate developed very fast in early 21st century, driven by the expending market of calcium supplement food.
PhosLo is an oral prescription
calcium acetate phosphate binder currently indicated for the control of elevated phosphorous levels in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
Full prescribing information for
calcium acetate capsules, 667mg is available on the Roxane Laboratories website at http://www.
Roxane Laboratories'
Calcium Acetate Capsules, 667mg are AB rated to PhosLo(R) (
calcium acetate) capsules.
The newly approved product is a phosphate binding agent that is made from a combination of
calcium acetate and magnesium carbonate.
In a separate agreement, US Salt also announced that it has entered into a long-term tolling relationship with DCV to continue manufacturing calcium propionate, sodium propionate and
calcium acetate at its plant in Verona, Md.
