Avcal D3 Injection
Avcal D3 Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. If you are using it to treat osteoporosis you will be prescribed other medicines as well. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet.
Avcal D3 Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Avcal D3 Injection helps your body to absorb a mineral called calcium, which is important for maintaining strong bones. This medicine is used if your diet does not provide enough vitamin D and may be used to treat certain bone conditions such as thinning of the bones (osteoporosis).
Avcal D3 Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. If you are using it to treat osteoporosis you will be prescribed other medicines as well. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet.
It may cause pain, redness, and swelling at the site of injection in some people. If you take too much you may feel weakness, muscle pain, or have a metallic taste in your mouth. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have high levels of calcium in your blood or if you have any preexisting medical conditions. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin D3 so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. While using Avcal D3 Injection you may need extra blood tests and possibly X-rays.
03Uses
Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Treatment of Osteoporosis
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Avcal D3 Injection is a form of vitamin D. It raises vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from food.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Normally your body creates vitamin D from sunlight, but you will be prescribed this medicine as a supplement if you do not have enough. It is important to keep taking it regularly to get the benefits. You may not notice it working but keep taking it in order to protect your bones. Additionally, it can boost your immunity and increase the body’s resistance against various infections.
In Treatment of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium and helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body. If you do not have enough calcium it can damage your bones. It will help to keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of them becoming weak and more likely to break.You can help improve the strength of your bones by taking regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco.show moreshow less
07Side 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
Metallic taste
Muscle pain
Weakness
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Avcal D3 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avcal D3 Injection 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.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avcal D3 Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Avcal D3 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avcal D3 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avcal D3 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Avcal D3 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avcal D3 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Avcal D3 Injection for the treatment of vitaminD3 deficiency.
It is given as an injection into muscles under the supervision of a doctor.
Some healthy tips for vitamin D deficiency:Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week.Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure. Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food and oily fish.
Get enough sun exposure 10-30 minutes thrice a week.
Light-skinned: 20-30 minutes of sun exposure.
Dark-skinned: 30-40 minutes of sun exposure.
Eat vitamin D rich diet like egg yolk, mushrooms, cheese, milk, butter, fortified food and oily fish.
Do not take antacids or any other medication 2 hours before or after taking Avcal D3 Injection.
Other prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal products may affect the Avcal D3 Injection levels in the body. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Inform your doctor if you notice nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, weakness and weight loss while taking this medicine.
References
Sources and references
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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1489-92.
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