Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc
About
Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc 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.
Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc 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 Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc as advised by the doctor. Sometimes, Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc may cause side effects such as stomach upset, diarrhoea, gas, nausea, headache and constipation. Most of these side effects of Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc 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 Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc. Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc.
Uses of Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc
Medicinal Benefits
Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc 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.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc
- Stomach upset
- Diarrhoea
- Gas
- Nausea
- Headache
- Constipation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
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 Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc. Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital), water pills (hydrochlorothiazide), antifungal (ketoconazole), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine), antacids (magnesium, aluminium), iron and calcium supplements, steroids (fluticasone, prednisolone, dexamethasone), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen), antibiotics (amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin, streptomycin), a medicine used to treat hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid hormone) and a drug used to remove excess iron from the body (deferasirox).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran and whole grains with Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high levels of vitamin D or calcium in the blood, kidney stones, parathyroid gland disorder, cancer, liver or kidney problems, or if you have had swelling, numbness or pain in the jaw, loose tooth, heavy jaw feeling or had Barrett’s oesophagus (abnormal change in the cells lining the lower oesophagus), inform your doctor before taking Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid high alcohol consumption as it may cause bone loss.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
not applicableCalcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
consult your doctorIf you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Kidney
cautionCalcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems. However, if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before taking Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
consult your doctorCalcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Hence, please consult a doctor.
Habit Forming
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.
Patients Concern
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.
FAQs
Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc 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 Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc 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 Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc.
You are not recommended to take Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc with phenytoin as it may reduce the effectiveness of Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc. However, please consult a doctor before taking Calcitriol+risedronate Sodium+calcium Carbonate+zinc with other medicines.
