Tab. Calcitate
Tablet · PO · 300mg · 1 tablet
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Tab.
Calcitate
Calcium Lactate
— Ambee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
300mg
Presentations
Dose rules
No structured dose rules are linked to this brand yet.
Dose reference
Human
19-50 year: 1,000 mg elemental Calcium Lactate per day.>50 year: 1,200 mg elemental Calcium Lactate per day.
Clinical notes
Applications:
N/A
Indication Notes:
Calcium Lactate is indicated for heartburn, calcium supplement, calcium deficiencies.
Avoid In:
N/A
Contraindication Notes:
Conditions associated with hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria.
Calcium is used to prevent or treat negative calcium balance. It also helps facilitate nerve and muscle performance as well as normal cardiac function. Bone mineral component; cofoactor in enzymatic reactions, essential for neurotransmission, muscle contraction, and many signal transduction pathways.
May reduce the efficacy of calcium-channel blockers. Concurrent admin of IV calcium salt with cardiac glycosides may lead to serious adverse events. Increased risk of hypercalcaemia when used with thiazide diuretics. May reduce absorption of tetracycline, alendronate, atenolol, iron, quinolone antibiotics, sodium fluoride and zinc.
Gl discomfort e.g. nausea, vomiting, constipation; bradycardia, arrhythmias. Dry mouth, increased thirst or increased urination. Mental confusion, milk-alkali syndrome.
Pregnancy Category-C. Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Sarcoidosis; history of nephrolithiasis. Avoid IV admin of calcium in patients on cardiac glycosides. Increased risk of hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria in hypoparathyroid patients receiving high doses of vitamin D. Caution when used in patients with history of kidney stones. Patients should be advised to administer vitamin D concurrently to optimise calcium absorption. Pregnancy.