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Coral Calcium + Calcitriol Pharmacology
Coral Calcium + Calcitriol
About Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/AMechanism of Action of Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/APharmacokinets of Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/AOnset of Action for Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/ADuration of Action for Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/AHalf Life of Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/ASide Effects of Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/AContra-indications of Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/ASpecial Precautions while taking Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/APregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationUse with cautionIndications for Coral Calcium + Calcitriol1.Promoting Healing
2.Increasing Bone Density
3.Osteoporosis
4.Calcium Deficiency
Interactions for Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/ATypical Dosage for Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/ASchedule of Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/AStorage Requirements for Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/AEffects of Overdose of Coral Calcium + CalcitriolN/ACoral Calcium
About Coral CalciumCoral calcium is a salt of calcium derived from fossilized coral reefs. Coral calcium is composed primarily of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), with small amounts of magnesium and other trace minerals.Mechanism of Action of Coral CalciumCoral calcium contains the alkaline minerals calcium and magnesium, as well as other essential trace minerals.they are essential for normal body growth and metabolism.Pharmacokinets of Coral CalciumN/AOnset of Action for Coral CalciumN/ADuration of Action for Coral CalciumN/AHalf Life of Coral CalciumN/ASide Effects of Coral CalciumN/AContra-indications of Coral CalciumN/ASpecial Precautions while taking Coral CalciumN/APregnancy Related InformationN/AOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationN/AChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Coral CalciumCoral calcium has been promoted as an alternative treatment or cure for a number of health conditions, including cancer.Interactions for Coral CalciumN/ATypical Dosage for Coral CalciumN/ASchedule of Coral CalciumN/AStorage Requirements for Coral CalciumN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of Coral CalciumN/AEffects of Overdose of Coral CalciumN/ACalcitriol
About CalcitriolN/AMechanism of Action of CalcitriolCalcitriol is a 1, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol or a Vitamin D analogue. It increases the absorption of Calcium from intestine by forming a calcium binding protein. It reverses the signs of rickets and osteomalacia.Pharmacokinets of CalcitriolAbsorption: It is readily absorbed after oral administration. Distribution: It is widely distributed in protein bound form. Metabolism: It undergoes metabolism in the liver and kidney. Excretion: It is excreted mainly in the faeces.Onset of Action for Calcitriol2 - 6 hoursDuration of Action for Calcitriol3 - 5 daysHalf Life of Calcitriol3 - 8 hoursSide Effects of Calcitriol1. Nausea
2. Vomiting
3. Constipation
4. Headache
5. Somnolence
6. Weakness
7. Hypertension
8. Bone and muscle pain
9. Pruritus
10. Weight loss
11. Polyuria
12. Metallic taste
13. Anorexia
14. Dry mouth
Contra-indications of Calcitriol1. Hypercalcaemia
2. Metastatic calcification
3. Plasma phosphorus level greater than 6 mg/dl
Special Precautions while taking Calcitriol1.Liver impairment
2.Renal impairment
3.Monitor plasma calcium and creatinine in patients receiving high doses
Pregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationUse with cautionIndications for Calcitriol1.Management of Hypocalcaemia
2.Management of hypoparathyroidism and pseudohypoparathyroidismInteractions for CalcitriolN/ATypical Dosage for CalcitriolAdult:
Oral:
Management of hypocalcaemia:0.25mcg/day.Dosage can be increased by 0.25mcg/day at 1 - 2 month interval.Maintenance dose:0.25 - 1 mcg/ day.
Management of hypoparathyroidism and psedohypothyroidism:0.25mcg/day in the morning and dosage can be incresed at 2 - 4 week intervals.Maintenance dose: 0.5 - 2 mcg/day
Children:above 6 years:same as adult dose
Children 1 - 5 years: 0.25 - 0.75mcg/day Schedule of CalcitriolN/AStorage Requirements for CalcitriolStore in a well closed container.Protect from heat,light and moisture.Keep out of the reach of children.Effects of Missed Dosage of CalcitriolTake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose.Do not double the dose.Continue the regular schedule.Effects of Overdose of CalcitriolGive supportive mesures and symptomatic treatment. Home Delivery for Coral Calcium + Calcitriol in Your City
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