Osteokit, Calcium/ Calcitriol/ Zinc/ Ibandronic Acid

Name: Osteokit, Calcium/ Calcitriol/ Zinc/ Ibandronic Acid
Brand: Osteokit
SKU: 5581

Osteokit contains calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 and zinc sulphate. Osteokit is used as a joint supplement

US Brand Name

Osteokit

Generic Name

Calcium/ Calcitriol/ Zinc/ Ibandronic Acid

Other Brand Name

Osteokit

Packing

30 capsules + 1 tablet

Manufacturer

Alembic Pharma

Form

Capsule and Tablet

Strength

30 capsules x Calcium 200 mg / Calcitriol 0.25 mcg / Zinc 7.5 mg, 1 tablets x Ibandronic Acid 150 mg

30 capsules (Calcium 200 mg / Calcitriol 0.25 mcg / Zinc 7.5 mg) + 1 tablets (Ibandronic Acid 150 mg) USD $20.90

Calcitriol

Uses

Calcitriol is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it Works

Calcitriol is known as a type of vitamin D. Calcitriol helps to regulate the amount of two minerals in the body called calcium and phosphate. All three of these substances are important for maintaining healthy, strong bones and teeth.Calcitriol also provides essential nutrients.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Calcitriol may suffer from such side effects;

Frequent urge to urinate,
Dry mouth,
Weight loss,
Bone pain,
Bitter taste,
Constipation,
Headache,
Muscle pain,
Loss of appetite,
Abdominal pain,
Nausea,
Excessive thirst,
Weakness,
Vomiting

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

Ibandronic acid

Uses

Ibandronic Acid is used in the treatment of osteoporosis.

How it Works

Ibandronic acid works by inhibitng the activity of osteoclasts. Osteoclasts are cells that cause loss of bone. Thus Ibandronic Acid inhibits the Osteoclasts reducing the loss of bone mass and helping in the treatment of osteoporosis

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Ibandronic acid include the symptoms below;

Headache,
Difficulty in swallowing,
Dyspepsia,
Flatulence,
Musculoskeletal pain,
Constipation,
Acid reflux,
Abdominal pain,
Diarrhoea,
Esophageal ulcer