Uses of Phostat Tablet
Phostat Tablet is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Hypocalcemia
Side effects of Phostat Tablet
Precautions while taking Phostat Tablet
Dosage of Phostat Tablet
Overdose of Phostat Tablet
Onset of Action of Phostat Tablet
Duration of Action of Phostat Tablet
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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Interactions
Drug :-
aluminum-containing antacids: Enhanced aluminum absorption with use of calcium citrate.
atenolol: Decreased blood atenolol level andbeta blockade.
calcitonin: Possibly antagonized effects of calcitonin in hypercalcemia treatment calcium supplements, magnesium-containing.
preparations: Increased serum calcium or magnesium level, especially in patients with impaired renal function.
cellulose sodium phosphate: Decreased effectiveness of cellulose sodium phosphate in preventing hypercalciuria.
digitalis glycosides: Increased risk of arrhythmias.
estrogens, oral contraceptives estrogen-containing: Increased calcium absorption.
etidronate: Decreased etidronate absorption.
fluoroquinolones: Reduced fluoroquinolone absorption by calcium carbonate.
gallium nitrate: Antagonized effects of gallium.
nitrate iron salts: Decreased gastric iron absorption.
magnesium sulfate parenteral: Neutralized effects of magnesium by parenteral calcium.
neuromuscular blockers except succinylcholine: Possibly reversal of neuromuscular blockade by parenteral calcium salts, enhanced or prolonged neuromuscular.
blockade induced by tubocurarine.
norfloxacin: Decreased norfloxacin bioavailability.
phenytoin: Decreased bioavailability of phenytoin and calcium potassium phosphates, potassium and sodium.
phosphates: Increased risk of calcium deposition in soft tissue
sodium bicarbonate: Possibly milk-alkali syndrome.
sodium fluoride: Reduced fluoride and calcium absorption.
sodium polystyrene sulfonate: Possibly metabolic alkalosis if patient has renal impairment.
tetracyclines: Decreased tetracycline absorption and blood level, leading to decreased
anti-infective response thiazide diuretics: Possibly hypercalcemia.
verapamil: Reversed verapamil effects
vitamin A more than 25,000 units daily: Possibly stimulation of bone loss, decreased effects of calcium supplementation, and hypercalcemia.
vitamin D high doses: Excessively increased calcium absorption.
Food :-
caffeine, high-fiber food: Possibly decreased calcium absorption.
Activity :-
alcohol use excessive, smoking: Possibly decreased calcium absorption.
Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.
Dr. Naresh Dang is an MD in Internal Medicine. He has special interest in the field of Diabetes, and has over two decades of professional experience in his chosen field of specialty. Dr. Dang is an expert in the management of Diabetes, Hypertension and Lipids. He also provides consultation for Life Style Management.