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Ostocan drug containing active ingredient Calcium Phosphate is indicated in the treatment of osteoporosis, rickets and calcium deficiency during development... Let's learn about the uses, the notes when using Ostocan through the article. down here.
1. What are the effects of Ostocan?
Ostocan is prepared in the form of a powder containing the active ingredient Calcium Phosphate. Calcium is an essential ion that helps maintain the function of the nervous system, bones, muscles, and the permeability of cell membranes and capillaries. In addition, calcium is also a factor that activates many enzyme reactions necessary for biological processes, including nerve impulse conduction, smooth muscle contraction, cardiac and skeletal muscle contraction. Calcium is involved in the regulation of the storage and release of neurotransmitters and hormones, binding and absorption of amino acids, absorption of vitamin B12 and increasing secretion of Gastrin.
Ostocan is indicated in the following cases:
Support treatment in osteoporosis patients (elderly, postmenopausal, patients treated with corticosteroids) and rickets (supported by therapy) specific vitamin D); Treatment of calcium deficiency in pregnant women, children and adolescents during development.
2. Dosage of the drug Ostocan
The recommended dosage of Ostocan is as follows:
Adults: Take 2 packs/day; Children older than 5 years: Take 1-2 sachets/day; Children under 5 years old: Take 1⁄2 sachets/day. The dosage shown above is for reference only, patients should use the drug exactly as prescribed by the treating doctor. Note: Do not overdose or prolong treatment with Ostocan.
3. Ostocan side effects
Ostocan may cause some unwanted effects as follows:
Uncommon: Increased urinary calcium, hypercalcemia; Rare: Hypersensitivity reactions such as pruritus, rash, urticaria, constipation, flatulence, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea; Very rare: There have been reports of systemic allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema, facial edema). In case of experiencing unwanted effects, the patient should stop using Ostocan and notify the treating doctor.
4. Notes when using Ostocan
Contraindicated to use Ostocan drug in the following cases:
Patients with hypercalcemia due to diseases such as hyperparathyroidism, tumors due to bone loss, vitamin D excess disorder, severe kidney failure, metastatic bone cancer radical, calcium stones due to hypercalciuria, kidney failure...; Patients with long-term immobilization accompanied by hypercalcemia or urinary calcium; Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Ostocan. Caution when using Ostocan:
It is necessary to strictly control the urinary excretion of calcium in patients with renal failure, patients with signs of mild hypercalciuria or evidence of urinary tract stone formation.. In case of necessity, reduce the dose of the drug or stop taking Calcium. In the case of long-term treatment with Ostocan, the patient should be regularly checked for urinary calcium levels, reduce the drug dose or stop treatment when the urinary calcium concentration exceeds 300mg/24 hours. In case of combination with high-dose Vitamin D, patients should be re-checked weekly for urinary calcium or blood calcium. Ostocan should be used with caution in patients with sarcoidosis, because of the increased risk of conversion of vitamin D to the active form. Patients need to be monitored serum calcium levels, urinary calcium in these patients. For patients with impaired renal function, serum calcium and phosphate levels should be monitored. Absorption of aluminum and citrate salts has been reported to be increased with calcium treatment. Ostocan does not affect the ability to drive or use machines. For pregnant women: Ostocan can be used in pregnant women in case the daily calcium supplement is not enough. For women who are breastfeeding: The drug can be excreted in breast milk, but has no adverse effects on the infant. Therefore, Ostocan can be used in lactating women in case of calcium deficiency.
5. Drug interactions
Ostocan increases the toxicity of digitalin derivatives (especially when used with vitamin D), so patients should be closely monitored.
Concomitant use of Calcium Diphosphonate and Sodium Fluorure reduces the extent of absorption of both drugs, so it is recommended to use each other for at least 2 hours in cases where it is imperative.
Calcim Phosphate complex when used with Tetracycline, reducing the effect of both drugs. Therefore, it is recommended to use the drugs at least 2 hours apart for the best effect.
Concomitant use of Ostocan and thiazide diuretics may increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Drug interactions occur that reduce the effect of Ostocan, increasing the risk of unwanted effects. Therefore, patients need to inform their doctors about the drugs and functional foods they are using to ensure safety and effectiveness in treatment.
Above is information about uses, doses and precautions when using Ostocan. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Ostocan exactly as directed by their doctor.
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