Osta D3 600000Iu Injection

Osta D3 600000Iu Injection is used to treat patients with kidney disease (renal osteodystrophy). It also helps in curing postmenopausal osteoporosis. When taken in combination with other drugs, this medicine also helps in treating plaque psoriasis. It is also helpful in reducing elevated parathyroid hormone levels.

The drug is a type of Vitamin D which helps the body to absorb calcium as well as phosphate. The drug should not be used if:

• You are allergic to any component in it.
• You have extremely high levels of calcium and Vitamin D in the body.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding women.

This drug can be taken either with food or without. You are advised to visit a doctor if any of the side effects last for more than a week.

Following the withdrawal of Osta D3 600000Iu Injection, treatment consists of bed rest, liberal intake of fluids, reduced calcium intake, and cathartic administration. Severe hypercalcemia requires I.V. hydration and forced diuresis. I.V. saline may increase excretion of calcium.

Osta D3 600000Iu Injection, cholestyramine, prednisone, sodium EDTA, biphosphonates, and mithramycin have all been used successfully to treat the more resistant cases of vitamin D-induced hypercalcemia.

Take the exact dose as prescribed; do not increase the dose. Maintain the recommended diet and calcium supplementation. Avoid taking magnesium-containing antacids. You may experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or metallic taste (frequent small meals, frequent mouth care, chewing gum, or sucking lozenges may help); or hypotension (use caution when rising from sitting or lying position or when climbing stairs or bending over).

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

• Kidney Disease

• Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

• Hypoparathyroid

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

• Chronic Malabsorption Syndrome

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Hypotension

• Irritability

• Seizures

• Pruritus

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Constipation

• Anorexia

• Metallic Taste

• Polyuria

• Bone Pain

• Conjunctivitis

• Photophobia

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant must consult a doctor before using this medicine.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  In case of breastfeeding, take medical help immediately.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in patients with severe impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of effect of this medication lasts for upto 5 to 8 hours.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• What is the onset of action?

  No information available.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Osta D3 600000Iu Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Calcirol 600000Iu Injection

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Take medical help in case of overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

This is used to maintain and balance of parathyroid hormone in the body. The active constituent of the medication is a form of vitamin D and aids calcium and phosphate absorption in the body.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Orthopaedics before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  No information available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Decreased effect/absorption: Cholestyramine, colestipol.
  • Increased effect: Thiazide diuretics.
  • Additive effect: Magnesium-containing antacids.

• Interaction with Disease

  Do not use this medicine, if you suffer from hypercalcaemia, vitamin D toxicity, abnormal sensitivity to the effects of vitamin D; malabsorption syndrome.

• Interaction with Food

  No information available.

• Ques : What is Osta D3 600000Iu Injection?

  Ans : Osta D3 600000Iu Injection is a form of Vitamin D. This medicine helps in increasing vitamin D in the body so that the calcium absorption rate increases.

• Ques : What are the uses of Osta D3 600000Iu Injection?

  Ans : This drug is used to treat kidney disease and postmenopausal osteoporosis.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Osta D3 600000Iu Injection before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Osta D3 600000Iu Injection?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Osta D3 600000Iu Injection empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Osta D3 600000Iu Injection?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : Is Osta D3 600000Iu Injection effective?

  Ans : Osta D3 600000Iu Injection is a very effective medication, however, one must consume it in doses as prescribed by a medical expert. The effectiveness of the drug decreases if you take an overdose of this drug.

• Ques : How should Osta D3 600000Iu Injection be taken?

  Ans : Osta D3 600000Iu Injection gives the best result if it is consumed at the same time each day so that you do not miss any dose.

• Ques : What if I forget to take a dose of Osta D3 600000Iu Injection?

  Ans : Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, you must skip the missed dose in case it is already the time for the next dose.

• Ques : Is Osta D3 600000Iu Injection safe?

  Ans : Osta D3 600000Iu Injection is safe to consume only if you take it in doses that are prescribed by the doctor. Also, make sure you consume it without skipping any doses.

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