Calcium carbonate as a phosphate binder in hemodialysis patients.
Calcium carbonate appears to be as effective as aluminum hydroxide in binding dietary phosphorus in hemodialysis patients. The long-term safety of this medication appears acceptable in view of today's therapeutic options.
D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D002119:Calcium Carbonate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D010710:Phosphates / Q000378:metabolism*; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000097:blood; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000379:methods*
D010710:Phosphates; D010758:Phosphorus; D002119:Calcium Carbonate; D002118:Calcium