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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Gemitrol Kit

Gemitrol Kit is a combination medicine used to treat calcium deficiency and osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins the bones by decreasing bone density which is common in post-menopausal women. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break.

Gemitrol Kit contains Calcitriol (a form of vitamin D3), Risedronate sodium, Calcium carbonate, and Zinc. Calcitriol is a man-made form of Vitamin D3 that increases the absorption of calcium, thereby increasing calcium levels in the blood. Calcium carbonate is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Risedronate sodium works by binding to the bone tightly and preventing the removal of calcium by osteoclasts (a type of bone cell that destroys bone tissue). This prevents osteoclasts from breaking down the bone and keeps the bones strong, and minimizes the risk of bones breaking. Zinc is essential for growth, cell function and bone metabolism.

Take Gemitrol Kit as advised by the doctor. Sometimes, Gemitrol Kit may cause side effects such as stomach upset, diarrhoea, gas, nausea, headache and constipation. Most of these side effects of Gemitrol Kit do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Gemitrol Kit or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit. Gemitrol Kit is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit.

Uses of Gemitrol Kit

Osteoporosis, Calcium deficiency

Directions for Use

Take Gemitrol Kit as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Gemitrol Kit contains Calcitriol (a form of vitamin D3), Risedronate sodium, Calcium carbonate, and Zinc used to treat calcium deficiency and osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). Calcitriol increases the absorption of calcium, thereby increasing calcium levels in the blood. Calcium carbonate is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Risedronate sodium makes the bones strong and minimizes the risk of bones breaking. Zinc is essential for growth, cell function and bone metabolism.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to calcium, Risedronate sodium, zinc, calcitriol or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit. Gemitrol Kit is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Taking Gemitrol Kit with ibuprofen can increase the risk of developing kidney problems, gastrointestinal bleeding, and ulcers.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Gemitrol Kit and Ibuprofen can lead to an interaction but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of appetite, and/or black, tarry stools. Do not discotinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Taking Famotidine with Gemitrol Kit can increase the blood levels of Gemitrol Kit.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gemitrol Kit and Famotidine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Taking Gemitrol Kit (oral form) with Deferasirox can increase the risk of bleeding and ulcers in the stomach.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gemitrol Kit with Deferasirox together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, bloating, sudden dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting (especially with blood), loss of hunger, or black, tarry stools. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Risedronic acidEtelcalcetide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Taking Etelcalcetide with Gemitrol Kit may decrease calcium levels in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Gemitrol Kit with Etelcalcetide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as numbness or tingling around the mouth, muscle pain, fits, mental changes (irritability, depression, psychosis), increased pressure on the brain, and irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to a doctor.
Risedronic acidCimetidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Taking Gemitrol Kit with Cimetidine can increase the blood levels of Gemitrol Kit.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Gemitrol Kit and Cimetidine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Risedronic acidNizatidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Taking Gemitrol Kit with nizatidine can increase the blood levels of Gemitrol Kit.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gemitrol Kit and Nizatidine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual side effects, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Co-administration of Orlistat with Gemitrol Kit may reduce the levels of Gemitrol Kit which can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gemitrol Kit can be taken with Orlistat when prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolAmobarbital
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Co-administration of Amobarbital and Gemitrol Kit may decrease the effects of Gemitrol Kit.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Gemitrol Kit with Amobarbital can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
CalcitriolDigitoxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Co-administration of Gemitrol Kit with Digitoxin may increase the risk or severity of digitoxin toxicity and irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gemitrol Kit can be taken with Digitoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms that could indicate high blood calcium, such as weakness, fatigue, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, a metallic taste in the mouth, bone or muscle pain, incoordination, frequent urination, and weight loss. Also, seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of digitoxin toxicity, such as blurred vision, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
CalcitriolErgocalciferol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemitrol Kit:
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol and Gemitrol Kit are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to increased calcium levels in the blood and urine.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol with Gemitrol Kit can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy (Chinese white cabbage), spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
  • 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, as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
  • Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

BONE ENHANCERS

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Gemitrol Kit contains Calcitriol, Risedronate sodium, Calcium carbonate, and Zinc. It works by restoring essential nutrients in the body and increasing calcium levels in the blood. Thereby, it increases mineral content, bone strength and reduces the chance of fracture.

You are not recommended to take Gemitrol Kit if you have hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, the levels of calcium and vitamin D may be checked before starting treatment with Gemitrol Kit.

You are not recommended to take Gemitrol Kit with phenytoin as it may reduce the effectiveness of Gemitrol Kit. However, please consult a doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit with other medicines.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
  • FLUTICASONE
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • AMIKACIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • STREPTOMYCIN
  • DESFERRIOXAMINE

Disease/Condition Glossary

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Post-menopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because, at menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop the production of estrogen (a female hormone), which is essential to keep bones healthy. Following menopause, bone loss occurs, making bones weak and more likely to break. Also, long-term use of steroids may affect bone strength and cause osteoporosis in both men and women. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.

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