cavit-xt tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is cavit-xt tablet used for?
Adtrol XT Tablet (Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3) is used to treat VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS. It contains Calcium Carbonate (500mg) + Vitamin D3 (2000IU), which Calcium carbonate provides elemental calcium for bone mineralization and other p. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3
- Manufacturer: Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ cavit-xt tablet Uses & Benefits
Prevention and treatment of calcium and vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, as adjunct in hypoparathyroidism.
Off-label uses: May be used for hypocalcemia due to other causes, or for prevention of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Calcium Carbonate + Vitamin D3 |
| Brand Name | Adtrol XT Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS |
| Action Class | Vitamins and Minerals |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Calcium carbonate provides elemental calcium for bone mineralization and other physiological functions. Vitamin D3 increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, promotes renal reabsorption of calcium, and stimulates bone mineralization.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take cavit-xt tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of cavit-xt tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Flatulence
- Abdominal pain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypercalciuria
- Renal calculi
- Milk-alkali syndrome
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions
- Metabolic alkalosis (with high doses)
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Thiazide diuretics | Major | Increased risk of hypercalcemia |
| Digitalis glycosides | Major | Increased risk of digitalis toxicity due to hypercalcemia |
| Fluoroquinolones | Major | Reduced absorption of fluoroquinolones |
| Tetracyclines | Major | Reduced absorption of tetracyclines |
| Bisphosphonates | Major | Reduced absorption of bisphosphonates |
| Corticosteroids | Moderate | Reduced calcium absorption and increased excretion |
| Orlistat | Moderate | Reduced absorption of vitamin D3 |
| Cholestyramine | Moderate | Reduced absorption of vitamin D3 |
| Phenytoin | Moderate | Reduced vitamin D levels |
| Barbiturates | Moderate | Reduced vitamin D levels |
| Magnesium-containing antacids | Minor | Possible hypermagnesemia |
| Aluminum-containing antacids | Minor | Reduced absorption of calcium |
| Iron supplements | Minor | Reduced absorption of iron |
| Zinc supplements | Minor | Reduced absorption of zinc |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics
- Digitalis glycosides
- Fluoroquinolones
- Tetracyclines
- Bisphosphonates
โก Moderate Interactions
- Corticosteroids
- Orlistat
- Cholestyramine
- Phenytoin
- Barbiturates
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Magnesium-containing antacids
- Aluminum-containing antacids
- Iron supplements
- Zinc supplements
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High-fiber foods, oxalates (spinach, rhubarb), phytates (whole grains) may reduce calcium absorption. Vitamin D3 absorption enhanced with fatty meals.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Chronic alcohol use may reduce vitamin D levels and impair calcium absorption.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, renal calculi, severe renal impairment, hypersensitivity to any component.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Serum calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase, 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels, renal function, urine calcium excretion.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Safe; calcium and vitamin D3 are excreted in breast milk but not harmful.
๐ Overdose Management
Discontinue medication, monitor serum calcium, treat hypercalcemia with hydration, loop diuretics, calcitonin, or bisphosphonates if severe.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless almost time for next dose; do not double dose.