Gemcal Kit

Gemcal Kit is generally used under medical conditions like blood coagulation, vitamin d deficiency, bone diseases in renal osteodystrophy, hypoparathyroidism, postmenopausal osteoporosis, low blood calcium level.

The medicine works by actively increasing the absorption of Calcium Carbonate which aids the overall muscular strength of the body. The medicine also suppresses or decreases the activity of osteoclasts, resulting in speedy recovery from fractures and bone damage.

One thing which is important to remember with this medication is proper hydration. In case a person fails to have adequate consumption of fluids; the minerals present in the medication will not dissolve into the body properly.

The drug should not be used if one is allergic to any of its components or if you have high levels of calcium and Vitamin D in the body. This kit can be taken either with food or without. Patients who are taking Gemcal kit, should avoid the use of mineral oils and antacids that contain magnesium, because they interfere with the effects of the drug.

In case of a missed dose, take it immediately when you remember. It is recommended to skip your missed dose if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Osteoporosis

• Hyperparathyroidism

• Post Menopausal Osteoporosis

• Decreased Calcium Level

• Gastrointestinal Discomfort

• Decreased Calcium Level

• Hypersensitivity

• Skin Thinning

• Contact Dermatitis

• Back Pain

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Patient must avoid alcohol while taking Gemcal Kit. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  It is found to be unsafe to use it in patients with pregnancy. In case of pregnancy, you must consult the doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Gemcal Kit is probably safe to use in breastfeeding women. Patient must consult doctor before using this medicine in this situation.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in patients with severe impaired renal function. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Gemcal Kit is probably safe to be used in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggests adjustment of dose is not needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gemcal Kit , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Gemitrol Kit

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is a medicine that is used to maintain and balance parathyroid hormone in the body. It is a form of vitamin D and helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphate in the body. The drug affects hydroxyapatite and inhibits FPP synthase, thereby halting the biosynthesis of isoprenoid lipids. As a result bone reabsorption and turnover is reduced.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Decreased effect: Large intakes of dietary fiber may decrease calcium absorption due to a decreased GI transit time and the formation of fiber-calcium complexes.

• Interaction with Disease

  Gemcal Kit absorption is impaired in achlorhydria (common in elderly - use alternate salt, administer with food); administration is followed by increased gastric acid secretion within 2 hours of administration; while hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria may result when therapeutic replacement amounts are given for prolonged periods, they are most likely to occur in hypoparathyroid patients receiving high doses of vitamin D.

• Interaction with Food

  Should be administered 1-3 hours after meals; may decrease iron absorption so should be administered 1-2 hours before or after iron supplementation; should not be administered with bran, foods high in oxalates or whole grain cereals which may decrease calcium absorption.

• Ques : What is Gemcal kit?

  Ans : Gemcal Kit helps in the control of some conditions that arise because of fluctuating levels of the parathyroid hormone in the body. It contains Calcitriol, Elemental Calcium, and Risedronate as active ingredients.

• Ques : What are the uses of Gemcal kit?

  Ans : Gemcal Kit is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like bone formation, abnormal bone destruction, blood coagulation, increase the force of contraction of the heart, and vitamin d deficiency.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Gemcal kit?

  Ans : Side effects include headache, high calcium levels in the blood, blood creatinine increased, abdominal pain, and vomit. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to urinary tract infection, decreased appetite, rash, weakness, and somnolence.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Gemcal kit?

  Ans : Gemcal Kit should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Gemcal Kit before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This medication takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Gemcal Kit?

  Ans : Do not take this medication if you have conditions such as Acute upper gastrointestinal inflammation, Deficiency of vitamin D or parathyroid hormone, Hypersensitivity, Low blood calcium level, Pain, swelling or numbness of the jaw, Patients with hypercalcemia or evidence of vitamin D toxicity, etc.

• Ques : Is Gemcal Kit safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Gemcal Kit be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this medication can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Headache, High calcium levels in the blood, Blood creatinine increased, Abdominal pain, Vomit, Urinary tract infection, Decreased appetite, Rash, Weakness, Somnolence, Nausea, Vomiting, Dry mouth, Constipation, Muscle pain, Bone pain, Metallic taste, Anorexia, Syncope, etc.

• Ques : What are the precautions that need to be taken under the consumption of Gemcal Kit?

  Ans : Here is the list of items that need to address before consuming the Gemcal Kit-

  • If you have any medical condition of the kidney, heart or pancreas.
  • Taking a diet or medical course which is high in calcium, vitamin D and magnesium.
  • Using any form of antacids or laxative 30 mins before or during the course of treatment.
  • Feeling allergic to any compound present in the product.

• Ques : What are the ingredients used to make Gemcal Kit?

  Ans : Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc, and Risedronate are the active ingredients of this medicine.

• Ques : Does Gemcal Kit cause addiction?

  Ans : Gemcal Kit does not have any signs of addiction in their patients.

• Ques : Can you crush or chew the medications?

  Ans : No, consume the medication as a whole without doing any physical change in the medication.

• Ques : Can you suddenly stop the consumption of Gemcal Kit?

  Ans : No, sudden elimination of the treatment may increase the chances of the disease coming back. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested even though the symptoms disappear after the medicine has begun.

• Ques : Is Gemcal Kit safe for small children and infants?

  Ans : The effects of the product on infants and young children has not been studied yet. We recommend you consult your doctor before making any decision.

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• Risedronic acid- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 16 May 2019]. Available from:

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• Zinc- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01593

• Calcium Carbonate- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 16 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/calcium%20carbonate

• Calcitriol- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 16 May 2019]. Available from:

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• Calcitriol- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 16 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00136