Ceracal 60mg Tablet
Ceracal 60mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Ceracal 60mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Ceracal 60mg Tablet is used to treat high calcium levels in the blood and hyperparathyroidism. It works by controlling the levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorus in your body.
Ceracal 60mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea and vomiting. It may also cause other side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, rash, and muscle pain. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, or if you experienced any other symptoms which you think are caused by this medicine.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or ever had seizures (fits or convulsions). You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking. If you have low levels of calcium in your body, you should not take this medicine. Your doctor may monitor your blood calcium level while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should ask their doctors’ advice before taking this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of High calcium levels in the blood
Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism
04How 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. Ceracal 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Ceracal 60mg Tablet works by lowering a chemical (parathyroid hormone), which makes calcium level go back to normal.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Ceracal 60mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of High calcium levels in the blood
Calcium is a mineral found in different places in your body and has many functions including bone growth. Most of your calcium should be in your bones. When you have more calcium in your blood than normal it is called hypercalcemia. Ceracal 60mg Tablet reduces the amount of calcium in your blood.Being immobile makes hypercalcemia worse. Whenever possible you should take regular exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise. Do not take calcium or vitamin D3 supplements and try to decrease your intake of these in your diet.
In Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too much parathyroid hormone. This leads to high levels of calcium in our blood, a condition called hypercalcemia. Ceracal 60mg Tablet helps reduce this increased secretion of parathyroid hormone and restores the calcium levels to normal. It helps prevent complications of hypercalcemia such as osteoporosis (a bone disorder), frequent fracture, reduced height, kidney stones etc. show moreshow less
08Side 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
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Headache
Rash
Nausea
Vomiting
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ceracal 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ceracal 60mg 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.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ceracal 60mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Ceracal 60mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Dizziness and seizures have been reported by patients taking Ceracal 60mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ceracal 60mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ceracal 60mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver:CAUTION
Ceracal 60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ceracal 60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Ceracal 60mg Tablet treats hyperparathyroidism and high calcium levels in the blood.
It should be taken with or shortly after food.
Ceracal 60mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you start or stop smoking during treatment with Ceracal 60mg Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your calcium levels regularly during treatment with Ceracal 60mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of low calcium levels such as numbness or tingling around the mouth or muscle aches.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart problems, or liver problems.
References
Sources and references
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