Gemcal-Kit, Calcitriol/ Calcium Carbonate/ Zinc/ Risedronate

Gemcal-Kit

Calcitriol/ Calcium Carbonate/ Zinc/ Risedronate

Gemcal-Kit

Calcitriol/ Calcium Carbonate/ Zinc x 6 capsule, Risedronate x 1 tablet

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

tablet, capsule

Calcitriol 0.25 mcg / Calcium Carbonate 500 mg / Zinc 7.5 mg / Risedronate 35 mg

India

Calcitriol

Uses

Calcitriol is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it Works

Calcitriol is known as a type of vitamin D. Calcitriol helps to regulate the amount of two minerals in the body called calcium and phosphate. All three of these substances are important for maintaining healthy, strong bones and teeth.Calcitriol also provides essential nutrients.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Calcitriol may suffer from such side effects;

Frequent urge to urinate,
Dry mouth,
Weight loss,
Bone pain,
Bitter taste,
Constipation,
Headache,
Muscle pain,
Loss of appetite,
Abdominal pain,
Nausea,
Excessive thirst,
Weakness,
Vomiting

Calcium

Uses

Calcium is used as a supplement in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it Works

Calcium is taken for treating kidney problems at times the levels phosphate can be too high in people with chronic kidney disease. Calcium works by bindinding to the phosphate and this allows phosphate to be removed, helping to keep the levels normal.Calcium supplements are also taken alongside other medicines for preventing or treating thinning of the bones causing osteoporosis.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Calcium may suffer from such side effects;

Kidney stone,
Flatulence,
Constipation,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Abdominal bloating,
Altered heart rate,
Abnormal heart rhythm

Risedronate

Uses

Risedronate is used in the treatment of osteoporosis.

How it Works

Risedronate is known as a bisphosphonate. Risedronate alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Risedronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which can prevent bone fractures thus treating osteoporosis. Risedronate also works by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, which are cells that cause loss of bone.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Risedronate include the symptoms below;

Headache,
Abdominal distension,
Abdominal pain,
Difficulty in swallowing,
Flatulence,
Dyspepsia,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Acid reflux,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Esophageal ulcer

Zinc

Uses

Zinc is used as a nutritional supplement in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies

How it Works

Zinc provides essential nutrients for patients suffering with certain nutritional deficiencies

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