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Vacocalcium CD is a prescription drug used in cases of calcium deficiency. Before using Vacocalcium CD, you should consult your doctor for advice and instructions. Here are some information to help you understand what Vacocalcium CD is? How to use?
1. What are the effects of Vacocalcium CD?
Vacocalcium CD is prepared in the form of film-coated tablets, with the main ingredients as follows:
Calcium carbonate 500mg; Vitamin D3: 200UI. Calcium carbonate has the effect of supplementing calcium in cases of calcium deficiency due to poor intestinal absorption. Calcium in the body is necessary for bone strength, participates in the functioning of muscles, the nervous system and the heart. In addition, calcium carbonate is an antacid used to relieve the symptoms of heartburn, indigestion and digestive disorders caused by excess stomach acid.
Vitamin D3 has the effect of preventing or treating rickets. Vitamin D helps maintain normal concentrations of calcium and phosphorus in the blood plasma, by increasing the efficiency of absorption of dietary minerals in the small intestine and by increasing the mobilization of calcium and phosphorus from the bones into the blood.
Vacocalcium CD is indicated in the following cases:
Diet lacks calcium. Calcium supplementation in the following periods: Growth; Pregnant women; Women who are breastfeeding; Elderly. Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in adults. Vacocalcium CD is contraindicated in the following cases:
Ventricular fibrillation in cardiac resuscitation; Heart disease; Kidney disease; Hypercalcemia; Malignant tumors destroy bone; Severe urinary calcium; Osteoporosis due to immobility; People who are taking digitalis because of the risk of digitalis toxicity; People with hypersensitivity or intoxication of vitamin D. Use Vacocalcium CD with caution in the following cases:
Respiratory failure or acidosis; Hypercalcemia can occur when kidney function declines, in this case it is necessary to regularly check the amount of calcium in the blood; Avoid metabolic acidosis by using Vacocalcium CD only for 2-3 days then switch to other calcium salts; Sarcoidosis or hypoparathyroidism, which may cause increased sensitivity to vitamin D; Renal dysfunction; Kidney stones ; Atherosclerosis; Patients tolerate high doses of vitamin D.
2. Dosage and how to use Vacocalcium CD
How to take Vacocalcium CD:
The drug is used orally with plenty of water. Take the medicine every 1 - 1 hour 30 minutes after a meal. Dosage of Vacocalcium CD should be according to the doctor's prescription, the recommended dose for adults is as follows: Use 1 tablet / time x 2 times / day.
Overdosage of Vacocalcium CD can lead to vitamin D3 toxicity with signs and symptoms of hypercalcemia. When blood calcium levels exceed 2.6 mmol/liter (10.5 mg/100 ml) is considered hypercalcemia. Symptoms of this condition are: Weakness, fatigue, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, drowsiness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, constipation or diarrhea bleeding, rash, myalgia, bone pain and irritability.
Treatment of overdose of Vacocalcium CD by:
Rehydration by intravenous infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride solution; Monitor potassium and magnesium levels in the blood to prevent complications during treatment; Treatment of vitamin D3 toxicity: Stop Vacocalcium CD, stop taking calcium supplements, follow a low-calcium diet, drink plenty of water or infusion. If necessary, use corticosteroids or diuretics to increase calcium excretion, such as furosemide and ethacrynic acid. If vitamin D3 poisoning is acute and has recently taken medicine, it is necessary to induce vomiting or gastric lavage. If the drug has passed through the stomach, it should be treated with mineral oil to promote the elimination of vitamin D3 in the stool.
3. Side effects of Vacocalcium CD
During the use of Vacocalcium CD, you may encounter some of the following side effects:
Lower blood pressure; Peripheral vasodilation; Constipation; Flatulence ; Nausea, vomiting; Redness of the skin; A rash; A burning sensation; Flushing and/or feeling warm or hot. Using vitamin D in doses not exceeding physiological needs is not usually toxic. However, vitamin D hypervitaminosis may occur with high or prolonged use or due to increased response to normal doses of vitamin D.
If you experience any of the side effects of Vacocalcium CD, Please notify your doctor immediately or go to the nearest medical facility for timely support.
4. Interactions with other drugs
The following drugs inhibit the renal excretion of calcium, including: Thiazides, Ciprofloxacin, Chlorthalidone, Clopamide, anticonvulsants. Calcium reduces the absorption of Doxycyclin, Demeclocyclin, Metacyclin, Tetracycline, Minocycline, Oxytetracycline, Fleroxacin, Enoxacin, Levofloxacin, Lomefloxacin, Norfloxacin, Pefloxacin, Ofloxacin, iron, zinc and other essential minerals. Calcium increases the cardiotoxicity of glycoside digitalis drugs because increasing blood calcium concentration will increase the inhibitory effect of Na + - K + - ATPase of cardiac glycosides. Glucocorticoids, Phenytoin reduce the absorption of calcium from the gastrointestinal tract. Diet with oxalate, phytate reduces calcium absorption. Using Vacocalcium CD together with Phosphate, sodium sulfate, Calcitonin, Magnesium, Furosemide, Cholestyramine, Estrogen and some anticonvulsants also reduces blood calcium. Concomitant treatment of Vacocalcium CD with thiazide diuretics in patients with hypoparathyroidism may result in hypercalcemia. In this case, it is necessary to reduce the dose or temporarily stop taking vitamin D. Excessive use of mineral oil can interfere with the absorption of vitamin D in the intestines. Vacocalcium CD should not be used concurrently with Phenobarbital and/or Phenytoin because it may decrease plasma concentrations of 25-hydroxyergocalciferol and 25-hydroxy-colecalciferol, and increase the metabolism of vitamin D to inactive substances. Vacocalcium CD should not be used concurrently with corticosteroids because it interferes with the effect of vitamin D. Above is all information about Vacocalcium CD, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult the doctor / pharmacist. doctor before use. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Vacocalcium CD for home treatment because there may be unwanted side effects.
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