Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Carbonate
Definition
The carbonic salt of calcium (CaCO3). Calcium carbonate is used therapeutically as a phosphate buffer in hemodialysis, as an antacid in gastric hyperacidity for temporary relief of indigestion and heartburn, and as a calcium supplement for preventing and treating osteoporosis. (NCI04)
Also known as CALCIUM CARBONATE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A02AC01 per RXNORM
- ATC A12AA04 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C332 per NCIT
- SCTID 387307005 per RXNORM
- SCTID 55217007 per RXNORM
- UNII H0G9379FGK per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Osteoporosis | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Chronic kidney disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Duodenal ulcer | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Dyspepsia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Gastric ulcer | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Gastroesophageal reflux disease | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Peptic esophagitis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Postmenopausal osteoporosis | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Adult mammalian kidney | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Renal system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Small intestine | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Stomach | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Upper digestive tract | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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