This page contains brief details about the drug , it's indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.
Background and Date of Approval
The calcium citrate + Calcitriol+ Vitamin K2-7 is medically approved to treat nutritional deficiencies, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bone), osteomalacia (Rickets), calcium deficiency, hypoparathyroidism (low level of parathyroid hormone).
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Calcium works by neutralizing the acid released in the stomach. Vitamin D3 acts by regulating phosphorous and calcium levels in the body. Vitamin K2-7 works by increasing the bone-building process. Together, Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Vitamin K2-7 works by replenishing low calcium levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.
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It helps to treat nutritional deficiencies, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bone), osteomalacia (Rickets), calcium deficiency, hypoparathyroidism (low level of parathyroid hormone).
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Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Vitamin K2-7 should be taken as directed by your physician. It may be taken with or without food. Swallow the whole with a glass of water. Avoid chewing, breaking, or crushing the tablet.
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Warnings
Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms disturb you or persist. Inform your doctor if you experience hypersensitivity to calcium citrate, calcitriol, vitamin K2-7, or any of its ingredients. Avoid consuming alcohol while using Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Vitamin K2-7 since it can affect calcium absorption. Do not drive or operate machines if Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Vitamin K2-7 impair your ability.
Precautions
Before treatment commences with this medication, let your physician know if you have kidney stones, hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), malabsorption syndrome, heart, liver, or kidney disease. Consult your healthcare provider if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. This medication should be given to children when prescribed by a doctor.
Side Effects
The common side effects that are experienced while you are on the treatment with Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Vitamin K2-7 constipation, stomach upset, headache, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, fast heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness or tiredness.
Word Of Advice
It is recommended that you avoid drinking alcohol while using Calcium citrate+ Calcitriol+ Vitamin K2-7 since it can interfere with calcium absorption. It is advised to regularly check heart function and serum electrolyte levels. A low-phosphate diet is advised for dialysis patients to manage their serum phosphorus levels.
Frequently Asked Question
References
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Drugs affecting calcium balance, 7th Edition, 2013, 335-345.
- Roche Laboratories Inc., US Food & Drug Administration, [Revised on Nov 1998] [Accessed on 18 Nov 2022], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/1998/21068lbl.pdf
- Efficacy of Calcium Citrate Versus Calcium Carbonate for the Management of Chronic Hypoparathyroidism; Accessed on 18/11/2022; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03425747
Disclaimer
The drug information on this page is not a substitute for medical advice, it is meant for educational purposes only. For further details consult your doctor about your medical condition to know if you are eligible to receive this treatment.
