Calcigst Tablet
Manufacturer:
Blume Pharma
Salt Composition: Calcium Acetate (667mg)
Action Class: Phosphorus Binders
Packaging: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Uses
Treatment of High phosphate levels in blood
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Product Description
Calcigst Tablet is a medicine used to treat high phosphate levels in the blood. It helps to lower the phosphate levels in the blood and prevents complications, particularly in people with kidney failure who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels. Calcigst Tablet should be taken with food. Take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.The most common side effects of this medicine are increased calcium levels in the blood, nausea, and diarrhea. If you are bothered by these or experience any other symptoms on taking this medicine, let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. While on treatment with this medicine, avoid taking additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to. You may need frequent medical tests to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking the medicine.
Key Benefits
In Treatment of High phosphate levels in bloodOur body needs phosphate for various life functions such as strengthening of bones and teeth, production of energy and forming outer layers of cells in our body called cell membrane. But too much phosphate in our blood can cause serious complications such as heart attack, stroke as well as kidney damage. Calcigst Tablet helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents these complications particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels through kidneys. Take Calcigst Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Increased calcium level in blood
Nausea
Diarrhea
Common Side Effects :
Increased calcium level in blood
Nausea
Diarrhea
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Calcigst Tablet is to be taken with food.
How It Works
Calcigst Tablet contains calcium acetate that binds with the phosphate in the food you eat, so that it gets eliminated from the body without being absorbed. In this way, high levels of phosphate in the blood are reduced.
Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcigst Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Calcigst Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Calcigst Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
It is not known whether Calcigst Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:
Calcigst Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Calcigst Tablet is recommended.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Calcigst Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Calcigst Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
Calcigst Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Calcigst Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
It is not known whether Calcigst Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:
Calcigst Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Calcigst Tablet is recommended.
Liver:
There is limited information available on the use of Calcigst Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Calcigst Tablet is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Calcigst Tablet.
If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Calcigst Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
Calcigst Tablet is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Calcigst Tablet.
If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Calcigst Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Calcigst Tablet.
If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Calcigst Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
Calcigst Tablet is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Ask your doctor before using an antacid containing calcium while taking this medicine.
Do not take additional calcium supplements unless your doctor has told you to while on treatment with Calcigst Tablet.
If you are on thyroid medication, take this medicine 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take the thyroid medicine.
Avoid taking any antibiotics along with Calcigst Tablet. You may give a gap of 1-2 hours between the medicines.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Calcigst Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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