Calcium+calcitriol
About Calcium+calcitriol
Calcitriol+calcium is used to treat various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (a condition in which parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).
Calcitriol+calcium consists of calcium and calcitriol (vitamin D). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol is a synthetic form of vitamin D that helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.
Calcitriol+calcium is likely safe to take. In some cases, it may cause side effects like constipation and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicine, or herbal products before starting Calcitriol+calcium. Please inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), low levels of bile, and phosphate imbalance before starting Calcitriol+calcium. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking Calcitriol+calcium.
Uses of Calcium+calcitriol
Medicinal Benefits
Calcitriol+calcium is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, and rickets or osteomalacia. Calcitriol+calcium consists of two medicines: Calcium (mineral) and Calcitriol (Vitamin D). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol is a steroid hormone produced in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet light or obtained from food sources. It helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralization of bone.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Calcium+calcitriol
- Constipation
- Stomach upset
- Nausea/vomiting
- Bone/muscle pain
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Headache
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Calcitriol+calcium or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Calcitriol+calcium. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Calcitriol+calcium is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Inform your doctor before taking Calcitriol+calcium 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. Calcitriol+calcium may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken in case of intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Calcitriol+calcium may interact with drugs treating high cholesterol levels (cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol), antibiotics (doxycycline, minocycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, penicillin, neomycin, and chloramphenicol), anti-cancer drugs (estramustine), drugs treating bone loss (alendronate sodium), hormone (levothyroxine), weight-loss drugs (orlistat), fits medicines (phenobarbital), mineral oils (paraffin), water pills (furosemide, ethacrynic acid), and heart-related medicines (digitoxin).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or reduce caffeine intake, soft drinks, and alcohol as they might inhibit calcium absorption.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions, cardiovascular adverse effects, phosphate calcifications, cardiac contraction/conduction, malabsorption, renal dysfunction, sarcoidosis, arrhythmia, electrolyte imbalance, hypercalcemia, renal dysfunction, and hepatobiliary dysfunction.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionDrinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, limit the alcohol intake while using Calcitriol+calcium.
Pregnancy
cautionConsult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending this medicine.
Breast Feeding
cautionConsult your doctor before taking Calcitriol+calcium if you are breastfeeding. Calcitriol+calcium can pass into the breast milk. If this medicine is used during breastfeeding, monitoring the serum calcium levels of the mother and the infant is required.
Driving
safeCalcitriol+calcium usually does not affect your ability to drive.
Liver
consult your doctorConsult your doctor if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Calcitriol+calcium. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolism and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.
Kidney
consult your doctorYou should seek a doctor's advice before starting Calcitriol+calcium if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Be cautious if you are undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).
Children
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor. Your doctor will recommend a suitable dosage form and dose based on your child's age, body weight and condition.
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, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
Include the best dietary sources of vitamin D, such as fish liver oils and vitamin D–fortified milk.
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.
Special Advise
Calcitriol+calcium may interfere with cholesterol tests. Hence please inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking Calcitriol+calcium before undergoing blood tests.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Vitamin D deficiency: When a person cannot get enough Vitamin D through food and exposure to sunlight, it leads to vitamin D deficiency. It often leads to thin, brittle, or misshapen bones.
Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens brittle bones by decreasing bone density.
Tetany: It is a disease condition caused due to low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the body that causes cramps and spasms in the hands, feet, and larynx (voice box).
Osteomalacia/Rickets: A disease caused by softening and weakening bones in children due to inadequate vitamin D.
Hypoparathyroidism: It is a disease characterized by low parathyroid hormone levels. This can cause low calcium levels and trigger tetany (muscle cramps, spasms, or tremors).
FAQs
Calcitriol+calcium belongs to the class of 'vitamins,' primarily used to treat various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body like Vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), hypoparathyroidism (a condition in which parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium).
Calcitriol+calcium consists of two vitamins: Calcium and Calcitriol (vitamin D). Calcium is a mineral used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Calcitriol helps maintain blood calcium and phosphorus levels and mineralisation of bone.
Antacids may alter the absorption of Calcium from Calcitriol+calcium. Hence it is advised to take Calcitriol+calcium two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
Calcitriol+calcium is used to treat low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Calcitriol+calcium if you have hypercalcemia since higher calcium levels may lead to kidney stones and other effects.
Calcitriol+calcium can cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Calcitriol+calcium as a daily supplement if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Milk is considered to be the best source of calcium. You can take Calcitriol+calcium with milk.
Fatty fish, cod liver oil, milk, and dairy products are rich in vitamin D, while dark green vegetables and egg yolks are good sources of calcium. Mushrooms also naturally produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight.
Before starting Calcitriol+calcium, inform your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease, or are taking other medications, especially calcium supplements, to ensure safe and effective treatment. Inform your doctor and laboratory staff that you are taking Calcitriol+calcium if you are due to undergo any test, and tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components.
Consult the doctor before taking other medications along with Calcitriol+calcium to prevent any interactions.Inform the doctor if you are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, antibiotics, cancer medicines, and heart medicines.
Do not take Calcitriol+calcium in excessive doses than the recommended dose advised by the doctor as it may cause an overdose. Taking too much of Calcitriol+calcium may cause symptoms like tiredness, dry mouth, changes in vision, stomach pain, irregular heartbeat, and fatty stools. If you experience any of these side effects consult your doctor immediately.
Vitamin D deficiency is mainly caused by a lack of sunlight exposure and a diet low in vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency can be managed by increasing sunlight exposure, eating vitamin D-rich foods like fatty fish and mushrooms, and consuming fortified foods and drinks.
Osteomalacia, or soft bone disease, is a condition where bones weaken and soften due to a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. Symptoms include bone pain, muscle weakness, and an increased risk of fractures.
Low vitamin D and calcium levels in adults can cause weak bones, bone pain, muscle weakness, fatigue, and increase the risk of fractures.
Calcitriol+calcium can be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding if recommended by your doctor. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Calcitriol+calcium if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Calcitriol+calcium is a nutritional supplement that helps maintain healthy calcium levels in the body, especially for those with inadequate dietary calcium.
Take Calcitriol+calcium exactly as suggested by your doctor. Swallow the medicine as a whole with water; do not crush, break, or chew it.
Yes, Calcitriol+calcium can be taken daily, but only as advised by your doctor. Please consult your doctor if you are unsure about it and always follow the doctor’s instructions.
Calcitriol+calcium is not specifically intended for skin health. Calcitriol+calcium treats conditions caused by low calcium levels, including vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, hypoparathyroidism, latent tetany, rickets, and osteomalacia.
The frequency of taking Calcitriol+calcium can be determined by the doctor based on your medical condition being treated. Consult your doctor if you have concerns regarding it.
Calcitriol+calcium is specifically used for bone and joint health. Consult your doctor before using it for any other purpose and talk to your doctor if you have concerns regarding it.
Yes, Calcitriol+calcium may affect your blood pressure. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Calcitriol+calcium if you have high blood pressure.
Calcitriol+calcium is not specifically intended to manage stress. Calcitriol+calcium consists of calcium and calcitriol (vitamin D)used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency.
Calcitriol+calcium is not known to cause sleepiness. However, if you experience drowsiness, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you feel alert.
The common side effects of Calcitriol+calcium may include nausea or vomiting, headache, constipation, and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult a doctor.
