Calbostar 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium orotate |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Preventing low blood calcium levels
- Treating osteoporosis
- Treating osteomalacia
- Treating rickets
- Treating latent tetany
- Treating postmenopausal osteoporosis
- Treating senile osteoporosis
- Treating juvenile osteoporosis
- Treating drug-induced osteoporosis
- Addressing calcium deficiency
- Treatment during pregnancy and lactation
- Addressing premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Managing hypoparathyroidism
- Supporting hip joint plastic surgery
- Fighting inflammatory diseases
- Controlling weight
- Reducing mood swings
- Enhancing cognitive abilities
- Protecting the heart
- Minimizing the risk of colon cancer
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Orotate
- Functional amino acid chelating ligand
- Orotic acid assists calcium transport
- Facilitates intracellular uptake of calcium
- Supports healthy cartilage
- Involved in DNA and RNA synthesis
- Molecule penetrates complex cell membranes
- Metabolized in cartilage
Dosage & Administration
- Calcium Orotate 400 mg: 2-3 tablets with meal
- Calcium Orotate 740 mg: 1-2 tablets with meal
Interaction
- Decreases absorption of certain drugs
- Interacts with biphosphonates
- Interacts with quinolone antibiotics
- Interacts with tetracycline antibiotics
- Interacts with levothyroxine
- Interacts with phenytoin
- Interacts with tiludronate disodium
- Interacts with thiazide-type diuretics
- Interacts with aluminum- and magnesium-containing antacids
- Interacts with mineral oil
- Interacts with stimulant laxatives
- Interacts with glucocorticoids
- Interacts with oral contraceptives
- Interacts with estrogen compounds
- Interacts with anti-inflammatories
- Interacts with corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Incomplete or infrequent bowel movements
- Kidney stones
- Kidney disease
- Increased activity of the parathyroid gland
- High amount of calcium in urine
- High amount of calcium in the blood
- Extreme loss of body water
Side Effects
- Bloating and swelling in the abdomen
- Loss of appetite
- Upset stomach
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unusual weight loss
- Increased thirst/urination
- Weakness
- Unusual tiredness
- Formation of kidney stones
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Increased need for calcium during pregnancy
- Reduction of pregnancy-related high blood pressure by calcium supplementation
Precautions & Warnings
- Allergy to Calbostar
- Inactive ingredients may cause allergic reactions
- Kidney disease
- Kidney stones
- Low or no stomach acid
- Heart disease
- Pancreatic disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Difficulty absorbing nutrition
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of reach of children
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Protect from light