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
Pyridoxine(Vitamin B6)
Uses
Pyridoxine(Vitamin B6) is taken as a dietary supplement.
How it Works
Pyridoxine is also known as vitamin B6. Vitamins are required in small quantities to help bodies grow, develop, and function properly. Although most people receive sufficient amounts of pyridoxine from the food they eat like good natural sources are fish, meat and potatoes, pyridoxine deficiency can sometimes occur in people who have a condition which interferes with the way food is absorbed. Therefore Pyridoxine helps to overcome this deficiency.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Pyridoxine may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Stomach pain,
Loss of appetite,
Headache,
Tingling,
Sleepiness
Folic Acid
Uses
Folic Acid is used in the treatment of folic acid deficiency and to prevent anemia.
How it Works
Folic acid is a type of vitamin B. Folic acid helps the body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid is also necessary for the normal production and maturation of red blood cells.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Folic acid may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Abdominal distension,
Rash,
Itching,
Decreased appetite,
Flatulence
Vitamin B12
Uses
Vitamin B12 is used as a nutritional supplement for the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
How it Works
Vitamin b12 is important for growth, cell reproduction, blood formation, and protein and tissue synthesis. Vitamin b12 helps in restoring the deficiency.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Vitamin B12 may suffer from such side effects;
Diarrhea,
Skin rash