Constipation calcium salts

Common adverse effects of calcium salts include constipation, bloating, cramps, and flatulence. Changing to a different salt form may alleviate symptoms for some patients. Calcium salts may reduce the absorption of levothyroxine, iron and some antibiotics, such as tetracycline and fluoroquinolones. 

D. Constipation caused by orally administered calcium salts. 

In the case of a 43-year-old man, treated for 4 weeks with a total of 130 mg vitamin D3, a hypercalcaemic crisis developed following intensive exposure to the sun and he succumbed 5 weeks later from acute cardiac failure (44 -). This patient also showed other side effects of hypervitaminosis D, including anorexia, weight loss, polydipsia, polyuria, scaling and flush of the skin, exudative dermatitis, dryness of the mucous membranes, jaundice, constipation, tiredness and mental disorientation. At autopsy massive deposits of calcium salts were observed in the lungs and in the skin. 

Calcium Acetate (PhosLo) [Calcium Supplement/ Anti arrhythmic/Mmeral/ Electrolyte] Uses ESRD-associated hyper-phos-phatemia Action Ca " supl w/o aluminum to X P04 absorption Dose 2-4 tabs PO w/ meals Caution [C, ] Contra t Ca Disp Gelcap SE Can t Ca, hypophosphatemia, constipation Interactions t Effects OF quinidine X effects W/ large intake of dietary fiber, spinach, rhubarb X effects OF atenolol, CCB, etidronate, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, phenytoin, Fe salts, thyroid hormones EMS Pts have reduced renal Fxn, monitor ECG for signs of electrolyte disturbances OD S/Sxs of hypercalcemia (confusion, weakness, GI upset, constipation, N, V, and cardiac arrhythmias) give IV fluid for diuresis symptomatic and supportive Calcium Carbonate (TumS/ Alka Mints) [Antacid/ Calcium Supplement/Mineral/ Electrolyte] [OTC] Uses Hyperacidity associated w/ peptic ulcer Dz, hiatal hernia, etc Action Neutralizes gastric acid Dose 500 mg—2 g PO PRN -1- in renal impair Caution [C, ] Disp Chew tabs, susp SE t -1- PO constipation Interactions X Effect OF tetracyclines, fluo-... 

Q4 Constipation can be a troublesome side effect of opiates used for pain relief, for example morphine and codeine. It is also a side effect of some calcium channel blocking agents, antacids containing aluminium compounds and iron salts used in the treatment of anaemia. 

Calcium is the most abundant essential mineral in the human body, 99% being located in the bones and teeth. Caldum salts have been used therapeutically in many conditions, such as lactose intolerance, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome, colorectal cancer, kidney stones, and multiple sclerosis. Calcium supplementation has long been regarded as a fimdamental part of the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal bone loss. Several other health benefits have also been suggested, including improvements in blood pressure and serum cholesterol. Its adverse effects include constipation, bloating, and gas [Ifi ], as well as interference with the absorption of phosphate [17. ... 

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