Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for CCM TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 11.3 Directions with respect to food?
- 11.4 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.5 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.6 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.7 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for CCM TAB
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Overview
CCM TAB is a Schedule H drug.CCM TAB is composed of: CALCIUM CITRATE (250 MG), VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL (100 IU), CALCIUM ACETATE (50 MG)
Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body.Calcium acetate is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body,used to treat elevated blood phosphate levels in end stage kidney failure.
Usage
CALCIUM ACETATE can address symptoms like: Mouth Tingling, Mouth Numbness, Joint PainFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
How Do I Take It?
CCM TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for CCM TAB and its Constituents
- You should not use calcium acetate if you have high levels of calcium in your blood.
- You should not use calcium acetate if you are allergic to it.
- Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
- Take this medicine with each meal.
- You may need to keep a food diary to measure how much calcium you are getting in your diet.
- You may need frequent medical tests to help your doctor determine how long to treat you with calcium acetate.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Do not take additional calcium supplements.
- Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the specific type of antacid your doctor recommends.
- Avoid taking an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, or levofloxacin within 2 hours before or 6 hours after you take calcium acetate.Avoid taking an antibiotic such as doxycycline, minocycline, or tetracycline within 1 hour before you take calcium acetate.
- Avoid taking levothyroxine within 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take calcium acetate.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CALCIUM ACETATE over-dosage can result in: Loss Of Appetite, Confusion, Nausea, VomitCommon Side-Effects
CALCIUM ACETATE : Diarrhoea, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Dry Mouth, Head Headache, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Loss Of AppetiteSerious Side-Effects
CALCIUM ACETATE : Delirium, Hypercalcaemia, Slurred Speech, Frequent Urination, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Increased ThirstDisease Interactions
CALCIUM ACETATE can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, Achlorhydria, Malabsorption, Acute Renal Failure, SarcoidosisTechnical Classification
CALCIUM ACETATE is categorized as:- MINERALS AND ELECTROLYTES / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
- PHOSPHATE BINDERS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| Once Daily | 45% |
| 2 Times Daily | 40% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 7% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
| 1tab | 43% |
| 250mg | 37% |
| 500mg | 7% |
| 2tabs | 7% |
Directions with respect to food?
| After Food | 99% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 30 Days | 27% |
| 90 Days | 26% |
| 60 Days | 8% |
| 180 Days | 8% |
| 14 Days | 5% |
| 21 Days | 5% |
| 28 Days | 4% |
| 365 Days | 4% |
| 15 Days | 3% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 1% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 1% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 30% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 17% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 13% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 19% |
| 70yrs and above | 18% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 73% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Orthopaedist | 36% |
| Gynaecologist | 23% |
| Physician | 14% |
| Oncologist | 7% |
| Gastroenterologist | 5% |
| Pulmonologist | 3% |
| Rheumatologist | 2% |
| Endocrinologist | 2% |
| Neurologist | 2% |
| Cardiologist | 2% |
| Urologist | 1% |
| Surgeon | 1% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 12% |
Available Alternatives for CCM TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| CCM TAB | INR 231.1 for 30 TABLETS | CALCIUM CITRATE 250 MG, VIT D3 CHOLECALCIFEROL 100 IU, CALCIUM ACETATE 50 MG |