Calate Tablet
Calcium Lactate
300mg
Pharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 100'pack |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 0.50 BDT |
Indications
Calate Tablet is used for:
Heartburn, Calcium supplement, Calcium deficiencies
Adult Dose
Adult: PO 19-50 yr: 1,000 mg elemental Ca/day and >50 yr: 1,200 mg elemental Ca/day.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Renal impairment (frequent monitoring of serum calcium and phosphorus is recommended);
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Conditions associated with hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria.
Precautions
Sarcoidosis; history of nephrolithiasis. Avoid IV admin of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides. Increased risk of hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria in hypoparathyroid patients receiving high doses of vitamin D. Caution when used in patients with history of kidney stones. Patients should be advised to administer vitamin D concurrently to optimise calcium absorption. Pregnancy.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
May reduce the efficacy of calcium-channel blockers. Concurrent admin of IV calcium salt with cardiac glycosides may lead to serious adverse events. Increased risk of hypercalcaemia when used with thiazide diuretics. May reduce absorption of tetracycline, alendronate, atenolol, iron, quinolone antibiotics, sodium fluoride and zinc.
Side Effects
Side effects of Calcium Lactate :
GI discomfort e.g. nausea, vomiting, constipation; bradycardia, arrhythmias. Dry mouth, increased thirst or increased urination. Mental confusion, milk-alkali syndrome.
Mode of Action
Calcium is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function. Bone mineral component; cofoactor in enzymatic reactions, essential for neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and many signal transduction pathways.
Note
Calate 300mg Tablet generic name is Calcium Lactate. Calate 300mg Tablet is manufactured by Pharmadesh Laboratories Ltd.Calate is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Calate Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.