What is calcitriol for:
This medication is a synthetic vitamin D analog, prescribed for hypocalcemia in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis. It helps proper absorption and use of calcium and phosphate in the body.
How does calcitriol work:
It works by helping the body to use more of the calcium found in foods and supplements.
How should calcitriol be used:
PO- The recommended initial dose is 1 mcg (0.02 mcgkg) to 2 mcg administered three times weekly, approximately every other day. It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.
Common side effects of calcitriol :
Dry mouth, muscle pain, increased thirst, loss of appetite, vomiting, metallic taste, upset stomach, constipation, difficult urination.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking calcitriol :
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Some drugs like phenytoin, phenobarbital, prednisone and some laxatives may affect the availability. Inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, pregnant, or planning to have surgery including dental procedures.
When do I need to seek medical help
Seek help if you have signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Inform doctor if you experience any bruising or bleeding, any rash, or if any side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take calcitriol with other medicines:
This drug will only work if you get the right amount of calcium from your diet. If you are being treated with dialysis, your doctor may also prescribe a low phosphate diet. Follow these directions carefully. If you do not have kidney disease, you should drink plenty of fluids when taking this drug. If you have kidney disease, talk to your doctor about how much fluid you should drink each day.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
How do I store calcitriol :
Store the medication at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F).
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Agents Affecting Bone Metabolism, Vitamins
What is Calcium Carbonate for:
This medication is an essential body mineral, it ensures the adequate supply of calcium to bones.
How does Calcium Carbonate work:
Prevent bones from breaking easily, especially bones in the spine.
How should Calcium Carbonate be used:
Take this medication with a large glass of water during or after a meal.If it is a chewable tablet,it must be chewed before swallowing. It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
Common side effects of Calcium Carbonate :
Constipation – People who are constipated can have trouble having bowel movements. Upset stomach
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. - If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. - Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis.
What precautions should I take when taking Calcium Carbonate :
If you have an allergy to calcium or any other part of this drug. - Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Calcium Carbonate with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store Calcium Carbonate :
Store at room temperature in a tight container.Keep it away from sunlight and moisture.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Calcium Preparations
What is Elemental Zinc for:
It is used to help growth and good health.
How does Elemental Zinc work:
Zinc is a diet aid.
How should Elemental Zinc be used:
Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
Common side effects of Elemental Zinc :
Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Loose stools (diarrhea).
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
What precautions should I take when taking Elemental Zinc :
If you have an allergy to any zinc or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very loose stools (diarrhea). Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take Elemental Zinc with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
How do I store Elemental Zinc :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category A : Adequate and well-controlled human studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Therapeutic Classification
Minerals
What is risedronate for:
This medication is a bisphosphonate which also includes the drugs alendronate prescribed for the treatment of Pagets disease of bone (a disease in which the formation of bone is abnormal) and in persons with osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) especially in women who have undergone menopause (change of life, end of menstrual periods) and in people taking glucocorticoids.
How does risedronate work:
Risedronate lowers bone loss.
How should risedronate be used:
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is taken on an empty stomach once a day daily or weekly in the morning with a glass full of water. The patient is advised not to eat or lie down at least 30 minutes after the tablet.
Common side effects of risedronate :
Headache. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Hard stools (constipation). Drinking more liquids, working out, or adding fiber to your diet may help. Talk with your doctor about a stool softener or laxative. Loose stools (diarrhea). High blood pressure. Belly pain. Bone, joint, or muscle pain may rarely happen. A broken leg may rarely happen. Harm to the jaw bone may rarely happen.
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
What precautions should I take when taking risedronate :
If you have an allergy to risedronate or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: A swallowing tube (esophagus) that is not normal, low calcium levels, or trouble swallowing. If you are not able to stand or sit up for 30 minutes. If you are breast-feeding.
When do I need to seek medical help
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Chest pain. Very upset stomach or throwing up. Very bad belly pain. Trouble swallowing. Very bad jaw pain. Very bad bone, joint, or muscle pain. Very bad groin or thigh pain. Numbness or tingling in your mouth. Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet. Twitching. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Can I take risedronate with other medicines:
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid Alcohol
How do I store risedronate :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Agents Affecting Bone Metabolism
What is vitamin k2-7 for:
It is used for prevention and treatment of bleeding due to deficiency of clotting factors in the following situations: Dietary deficiency, Prolonged antimicrobial therapy, Obstructive jaundice or malabsorption syndromes, Liver disease. It is often given to newborn babies to promote growth and good health
How does vitamin k2-7 work:
Vitamin K is necessary for the post-translational modification of a number of clotting factors and other proteins. It helps the blood to clot normally in the body.
How should vitamin k2-7 be used:
Take this drug as directed by the doctor. It may sometimes be prescribed with another medication to improve absorption. Do not stop taking the drug without talking to your doctor.
Common side effects of vitamin k2-7 :
Unusual bruising
What do I do if I miss a dose
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug
What precautions should I take when taking vitamin k2-7 :
Do not take anticoagulants such as warfarin while you are on this drug unless told to do so by your doctor.
When do I need to seek medical help
Vitamin K is safe for most people. Most people do not experience any side effects when taking in the recommended amount each day. Special precautions & warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: When taken in the recommended amount each day, vitamin K is considered safe for pregnant and breast-feeding women, but dont use higher amounts without the advice of your healthcare professional. Kidney disease: Too much vitamin K can be harmful if you are receiving dialysis treatments due to kidney disease.
Liver disease: Vitamin K is not effective for treating clotting problems caused by severe liver disease. In fact, high doses of vitamin K can make clotting problems worse in these people.
Can I take vitamin k2-7 with other medicines:
Some antibiotics can either lower vitamin K levels in the body or interfere with the activity of warfarin (Coumadin). Check with your physician or pharmacist about whether you will need to adjust your vitamin K intake or warfarin (Coumadin) dose when you
take antibiotics.
Are there any food restrictions
Avoid herbal products and dietary supplements that may affect vitamin K and warfarin (Coumadin) unless approved by a qualified health care provider.
How do I store vitamin k2-7 :
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Pregnancy Category
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Therapeutic Classification
Vitamins
Therapeutic Classification
Minerals
