IntraCal 740 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcium orotate |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prevention of low blood calcium levels
- Treatment of osteoporosis
- Treatment of osteomalacia
- Management of rickets
- Management of latent tetany
- Postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment
- Senile osteoporosis treatment
- Juvenile osteoporosis treatment
- Drug-induced osteoporosis management
- Calcium supplement during pregnancy and lactation
- Management of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Treatment of hypoparathyroidism
- Support for hip joint plastic surgery
Pharmacology
- Contains Calcium Orotate
- Functional amino acid chelating ligand- orotic acid
- Assists in transport of calcium through cellular membrane structures
- Facilitates intracellular uptake of calcium, particularly in bone
- Involved in the maintenance of healthy cartilage
- Involved in DNA and RNA synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Calcium Orotate 400 mg: 2-3 tablets with meal or as directed by a physician
- Calcium Orotate 740 mg: 1-2 tablets with meal or as directed by a physician
Interactions
- Decreases absorption of biphosphonates, quinolone antibiotics, tetracycline antibiotics, levothyroxine, phenytoin, and tiludronate disodium
- Can interact with thiazide-type diuretics
- Increases the risks of hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria
- Increases urinary calcium excretion when taken with aluminum- and magnesium-containing antacids
- Decreases calcium absorption when taken with mineral oil and stimulant laxatives
- Can cause calcium depletion and osteoporosis when taken with glucocorticoids
- Reduces calcium when taken with oral contraceptives and estrogen compounds
- Depletes calcium when taken with anti-inflammatories and corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Incomplete or infrequent bowel movements
- Kidney stone
- Kidney disease
- High 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 calcium need during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Reduces risk of pregnancy-related high blood pressure
Precautions & Warnings
- Allergic reaction precaution
- Inactive ingredients may cause allergic reactions
- Precaution in kidney disease
- Precaution in kidney stones
- Precaution in achlorhydria
- Precaution in heart disease
- Precaution in pancreas disease
- Precaution in malabsorption syndrome
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Store in a cool & dry place
- Protect from light