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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma
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Composition :

CALCITRIOL-200MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Cruze 25 Mg Tablet

Cruze 25 Mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called ‘vitamin D metabolites’ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Cruze 25 Mg Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Cruze 25 Mg Tablet can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Cruze 25 Mg Tablet is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

Cruze 25 Mg Tablet contains Calcitriol (Vitamin D3); it is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It is an essential nutrient to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid gland's decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine.

Take Cruze 25 Mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cruze 25 Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Cruze 25 Mg Tablet can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects of Cruze 25 Mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Cruze 25 Mg Tablet or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Cruze 25 Mg Tablet. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cruze 25 Mg Tablet may pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Cruze 25 Mg Tablet. Do not take Cruze 25 Mg Tablet if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance.

Uses of Cruze 25 Mg Tablet

Osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones)Osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones)Hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone)Latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels)

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Suspension/syrup: Shake the bottle well before each use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper.

Medicinal Benefits

Cruze 25 Mg Tablet effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Cruze 25 Mg Tablet can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Cruze 25 Mg Tablet is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.

Storage

Keep Cruze 25 Mg Tablet out of the sight and reach of children.

Drug Warnings

Before taking Cruze 25 Mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you are undergoing hemodialysis due to kidney problems and have a stent in the heart. Cruze 25 Mg Tablet may alter calcium levels, so it is recommended to regularly monitor calcium levels in the blood and urine. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice fever, increased thirst and urination, dehydration, bedwetting, constipation, and stomach pain, as they may sign very high levels of calcium in your blood. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Cruze 25 Mg Tablet. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Cruze 25 Mg Tablet may pass into the breast milk, hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Cruze 25 Mg Tablet. Do not take Cruze 25 Mg Tablet if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables daily.
  • Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
  • Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Side Effects of Cruze 25 Mg Tablet

  • Hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood)
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Feeling sick
  • Being sick
  • Headache and feeling sluggish
  • Drowsy or weak
  • Stomach pain or discomfort
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Rash

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MULTIMINERALS

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  • INDAPAMIDE

Special Advise

  • Cruze 25 Mg Tablet is not indicated in patients with or with a history of kidney stones, as it may increase the chance of kidney stone formation. Consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of calcium levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and brittle bones by decreasing bone density. As bones become less dense, they weaken and are more likely to break. Breaking a bone is a serious complication of osteoporosis, especially with older patients. Women are much more likely to develop osteoporosis than are men. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, a bone that breaks much more quickly than expected.

Osteomalacia/Rickets: A bone disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D. Adults can experience a similar condition known as osteomalacia. It causes bone pain, poor growth, and soft, weak bones that can lead to bone deformities.

Tetany: A disease condition due to low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).

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Alcohol

Caution

Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption, hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Cruze 25 Mg Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Caution

During pregnancy, use higher doses of Cruze 25 Mg Tablet than the daily dietary allowance only when advised by the doctor. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before prescribing Cruze 25 Mg Tablet.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Cruze 25 Mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Cruze 25 Mg Tablet can pass into the breast milk. If Cruze 25 Mg Tablet is used during breastfeeding, please monitor the mother and the infant's serum calcium levels.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Cruze 25 Mg Tablet may not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Cruze 25 Mg Tablet. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.

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Kidney

Caution

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Cruze 25 Mg Tablet if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Calcitriol in Cruze 25 Mg Tablet increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum, hence caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).

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Children

Caution

Cruze 25 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in children and only if prescribed by a doctor.

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