Unate 500 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (1 x 30: ৳ 75.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Elemental calcium |
| Company | Union pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of calcium depletion
- Prevention of calcium deficiency
- Management of hyperacidity
- Relief of acid indigestion
- Fast relief of heartburn
- Fast relief of sour stomach
- Fast relief of upset stomach
Pharmacology
- Reacts with gastric acid to produce a salt and water
- Increases gastric pH to diminish pepsin activity
- Up to 30% oral calcium load absorption
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended doses for adults and children
- Tailored dosages for specific diseases
- Variation of doses in pregnancy, lactation, and chronic renal failure
- Maximizing effective phosphate binding by giving with meals
Interaction
- Enhancement of cardiac effects of digoxin
- Interference with the absorption of tetracycline preparations
- Requirement for modification of vitamin D therapy in chronic renal failure
Contraindications
- Hypercalcaemia and hyperparathyroidism
- Hypercalciuria and nephrolithiasis
- Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
- Concomitant digoxin therapy
Side Effects
- GI tract irritation
- Constipation
- Rarely produces hypercalcaemia in chronic renal failure patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Widely used in pregnancy for oral calcium supplementation or antacid therapy
- Safe for use in lactating women
Use in Special Populations
- Safe and effective in children and infants with chronic renal failure
- Constipation may be troublesome for elderly patients with renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Minerals in bone formation
- Specific mineral preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place in controlled room temperature