Name: Tribasic calcium phosphate
Class: Element
Mechanism:
Absorption: Oral.
Dist.:
Metabolism.:
Excretion, t½:
Toxicity/S.E.s: Ectopic calcification, kidney failure, death. Serum calcium and phosphate should be monitored to avoid hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia.
Utility: Treat simultaneous hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemia.
Special Features: 39% tribasic calcium phosphate.