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About Osteokit
Osteokit is a combination medicine primarily used to treat osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). Osteoporosis is a bone disease that makes the bones weak and brittle by decreasing bone density. Symptoms include backache, easily breaking bones, and hunched or stooped posture.
Osteokit is a combination of Calcium (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), Ibandronic acid (biphosphonate), and Zinc. Calcium and Zinc are minerals that provide essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 that raises Vitamin D levels and increases calcium levels in the blood. Ibandronic acid is a bisphosphonate that reverses bone loss and increases bone mass.
Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, Osteokit can cause side effects like bone/muscle pain, muscle cramps, stiffness in joints, headache, back pain, indigestion, heartburn, and diarrhea. Most of these side effects of Osteokit do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Do not stop or take Osteokit on your own unless the doctor has prescribed it for you. Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history to the doctor in advance if you have heart/kidney/liver diseases, kidney stones, and ulcers. Ibandronic acid is Osteokit is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Osteokit is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years.
Uses of Osteokit
Osteokit is used in the treatment of Osteoporosis. The detailed uses of Osteokit are as follows:
- Osteoporosis: Osteokit strengthens bones and reduces fracture risk, especially in postmenopausal women.
- Bone Disorders: Osteokit helps manage conditions like osteomalacia, rickets, and renal osteodystrophy.
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Directions for Use
- Osteokit can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow Osteokit as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
Osteokit is used to treat osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). Osteokit consists of Calcium, Zinc, Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Ibandronic acid. Calcium and Zinc are minerals that provide essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Ibandronic acid belongs to the class of bisphosphonates. It reverses bone loss and increases bone mass. It works by inhibiting the action of osteoclasts (a bone cell that breaks down bone tissue), thus helping in the reduction of fractures.
How Osteokit Works
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- Inform your doctor about the medication you're taking and the UTI symptoms you're experiencing.
- Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or consider alternative medications or dosages that may reduce the risk of UTIs.
- Drink plenty of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help flush out bacteria. Avoid sugary drinks and caffeine, which can exacerbate UTI symptoms.
- Urinate when you feel the need rather than holding it in. This can help prevent bacterial growth and reduce the risk of UTIs.
- Consider cranberry supplements: Cranberry supplements may help prevent UTIs by preventing bacterial adhesion.
- Monitor UTI symptoms and report any changes to your doctor.
- If antibiotics are prescribed, take them as directed and complete the full course.
- Drink water or other clear fluids.
- To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
- Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
- Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
What if I have taken an overdose of Osteokit
Drug Warnings
Do not lie down immediately after you take Osteokit and wait for at least 60 minutes. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Osteokit or its inactive components. Osteokit is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases, kidney stones, ulcers, swallowing or digestive problems, and inflammation of the gut. Osteokit is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding since it contains Ibandronic acid. It is advised to limit alcohol consumption since it can affect calcium absorption. Osteokit is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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Co-administration of Osteokit and Burosumab may cause increases in phosphorus and vitamin D levels in the blood, which may lead to an increased risk of kidney stones.
How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Osteokit and Burosumab, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms like kidney stones, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Metolazone with Osteokit can cause blood calcium levels to become too high.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Osteokit can be taken with metolazone if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, lethargy, headache, nausea, vomiting, or seizures. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Taking Osteokit with Fosphenytoin can reduce the levels and efficacy of Osteokit.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Osteokit with Fosphenytoin together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms of sudden dizziness, weakness, chest pain or pressure, abnormal body movements, uncontrollable eye movements, itching, burning, or tingling sensation, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Osteokit with Digitoxin may increase the risk or severity of digitoxin toxicity and irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Osteokit can be taken with Digitoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms that could indicate high blood calcium, such as weakness, fatigue, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, a metallic taste in the mouth, bone or muscle pain, incoordination, frequent urination, and weight loss. Also, seek medical attention if you experience symptoms of digitoxin toxicity, such as blurred vision, slow pulse, or irregular heartbeats. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Osteokit with Carbamazepine may decrease the effects of Osteokit.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Osteokit can be taken with Carbamazepine if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Co-administration of Orlistat with Osteokit may reduce the levels of Osteokit which can lead to low treatment outcomes.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Osteokit can be taken with Orlistat when prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol and Osteokit are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to increased calcium levels in the blood and urine.
How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ergocalciferol with Osteokit can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Paricalcitol and Osteokit are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects related to excessive calcium levels in the blood and urine.
How to manage the interaction:
Concomitant use of Paricalcitol with Osteokit can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of vitamin D intoxication such as weakness, fatigue, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, metallic taste, muscle pain, bone pain, muscle incoordination, and low muscle tone. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Rifapentine with Osteokit may decrease the effects of Osteokit.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Osteokit can be taken with Rifapentine if prescribed by the doctor. The doctor may recommend dose adjustment or special tests to use both medicines safely. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Isoniazid with Osteokit may decrease the effects of Osteokit.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Osteokit can be taken with isoniazid if prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions
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How to manage the interaction:
foods high in oxalic acid (spinach) may decrease calcium absorption. Consider taking calcium at least 2 hours before or after eating meals high in oxalic acid or phytic acid.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
- Include zinc-rich sources like meat, shellfish, legumes, hemp seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, kale, and dark chocolate in your diet.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol that inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
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Alcohol
Caution
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Osteokit.
Pregnancy
Caution
Ibandronic acid in Osteokit is not recommended during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Consult your doctor before taking Osteokit if you are breastfeeding. Osteokit can pass into the breast milk. Ibandronic acid in Osteokit is not recommended during breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Osteokit has negligible effects on driving ability.
Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Osteokit. Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.
Kidney
Caution
It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Osteokit if you have kidney stones or undergoing dialysis. Calcitriol in Osteokit increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum; hence caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).
Children
Unsafe
Osteokit is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years.
Heart
Let your doctor know if you have heart disease before taking Osteokit. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Caution
Osteokit should be given to elderly patients only if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any concerns about using Osteokit in geriatrics, please consult your doctor.
FAQs
Osteokit treats low levels of calcium in the blood and osteoporosis. It consists of Calcium, Calcitriol, Zinc, and Ibandronic acid. These medicines help in providing calcium to the body and help in bone formation and maintenance. Osteokit further helps in restoring bone mass and reduces the chances of easy fractures.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.
Osteokit may cause kidney stones due to excess calcium deposition when used for a prolonged period. Please consult your doctor before taking Osteokit if you have any kidney problems or a history of kidney stones.
Osteokit is used to increase low levels of calcium in the body. Hence it is not advised to use Osteokit during hypercalcemia since it causes the overdose of calcium leading to kidney stones and other effects.
Calcitriol in Osteokit can increase inorganic phosphate levels in serum; hence it should be cautiously used in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition). It is advised to follow a low phosphate diet to control serum phosphorus levels in patients undergoing dialysis.
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