Medicine : Becotrol (10caps)

Name:Becotrol (10caps)
Type:Capsule
Manufacturer:Pfizer Limited
Generic Use:Vitamin B6 , Calcium , Calcitriol , Methylcobalamin , Folic Acid
Composition:Vitamin B6(3 Mg) , Calcium(200 Mg) , Calcitriol(0.25 Mcg) , Methylcobalamin(1500 Mcg) , Folic Acid(1.5 Mg)
Substitutes:becotrol (10caps) , becotrol (10caps) , becotrol (10caps) , becotrol (10caps) , becotrol (10caps)


Generic ( Vitamin B6 )


Typical use Of Vitamin B6 :It Is Used For The Treatment And Prevention Of Vitamin B6 Deficiency. It Is Important For The Breakdown Of Protein, Fats, And Carbohydrates From Foods.
Mechanism of action of Vitamin B6 : Vitamin B6, Principally In Its Biologically Active Coenzyme Form Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, Is Involved In A Wide Range Of Biochemical Reactions, Including The Metabolism Of Amino Acids And Glycogen, The Synthesis Of Nucleic Acids, Hemogloblin, Sphingomyelin And Other Sphingolipids, And The Synthesis Of The Neurotransmitters Serotonin, Dopamine, Norepinephrine And Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (GABA).
Drug Interaction of Vitamin B6 :Pyridoxine Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Ethionamide, Fosphenytoin, Isoniazid, Levodopa, Nitrofurantoin, Penicillamine, Phenobarbitone, Phenytoin (Na). Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Vitamin B6 :Nausea, Stomach Upset, Headache, Sleepiness, Tingling, Prickling, Burning Or Sensation Of Tightness.

INTERACTIONS OF VITAMIN B6

How Vitamin B6 will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Is Sufficient Evidence To Suggest That There Is No Risk To The Fetus In The First Trimester (12 Weeks) Of Pregnancy And There Is No Evidence Of Risk In Later Trimesters. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Vitamin B6 will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safer: Drug Has Been Studied In Few Breastfeeding Women And The Evidence Shows That There Is No Increase In Side Effects In The Infants, Or The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Vitamin B6

No Studies Found





Generic ( Calcium )


Typical use Of Calcium :Calcium Supplements Are Usually Used To Prevent Or Treat Low Blood Calcium Levels In People Who Do Not Get Enough Calcium From Their Food. The Amount Of Calcium Required Everyday Varies With Age And Gender. The Demand Is Generally Higher During Childhood, Pregnancy, Lactation And Postmenopausal Phase. Calcium Supplements Are Used To Treat Patients With Calcium Deficiency, Brittle Bones, Reduced Absorption Of Nutrients After Surgery Performedto Remove All Or Part Of The Stomach, Bone Softening And Bone Disease Due To Vitamin D Deficiency.
Mechanism of action of Calcium :Calcium Is Necessary For Normal Functioning Of Nerves, Cells, Muscle, And Bone. If There Is Not Enough Calcium In The Blood, Then The Body Will Take Calcium From Bones, Thereby Weakening Bones. On Administration Of Calcium Supplements, About One-third Of The Ingested Calcium Is Absorbed From The Small Intestine. Absorption Decreases With Age And May Be More Efficient When The Body Is Deficient In Calcium Or From Diets Deficient In Calcium. The Best-absorbed Form Of Calcium From A Pill Is A Calcium Salt Like Carbonate Or Phosphate. Calcium Gluconate And Calcium Lactate Are Absorbed Well By Pregnant Women. Elderly Population Absorb Calcium Lactate, Gluconate And Citrate Better Unless They Take Their Calcium Supplement With A Full Breakfast.
Drug Interaction of Calcium :Care Should Be Taken While Administering Calcium In Patients Receiving Vitamin Or Mineral Preparations As They Contain Additional Calcium. Calcium Increases The Effects Of Digoxin On The Heart. It Is Known To Reduce The Absorption Of Tetracycline Drugs. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Calcium :Constipation

INTERACTIONS OF CALCIUM

How Calcium will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Calcium will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safest: Evidence From Clinical Studies Has Shown That This Drug When Taken By Breastfeeding Mothers Has Not Shown Any Major Side Effects In Infants. The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare Or The Drug Does Not Reach The Infant Through Breast Milk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Calcium

No Studies Found





Generic ( Calcitriol )


Typical use Of Calcitriol :Calcitriol Belongs To A Group Of Medicines Called ‘vitamin D Metabolites’. It Is Used To Treat Abnormalities Of Calcium And Phosphate Metabolism Such As Bone Diseases In People With Kidney Problems (renal Osteodystrophy), And Weakening Of The Bones In Women After The Menopause (post-menopausal Osteoporosis).
Mechanism of action of Calcitriol :Calcitriol Promotes Calcium Absorption In The Intestines And Retention By The Kidneys Thus Increasing Serum Calcium Levels. It Also Decreases Phosphate Reabsorption By The Kidneys Consequently Decreasing Serum Phosphate Levels, Parathyroid Hormone Levels And Bone Reabsorption.
Drug Interaction of Calcitriol :Caution Is Advised In People Taking Medicines Containing Vitamin D (ergocalciferol And Colecalciferol); Diuretics Including Bendroflumethiazide, Chlortalidone And Indapamide; Digoxin Or Digitoxin; Medicines Containing Magnesium, Such As Antacids; Steroid Medicines, Such As Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone And Dexamethasone; Cholestyramine, Or Other ‘ion-exchange Resins’ (used To Treat High Levels Of Cholesterol In Your Blood);and Phosphate.
Side effects of Calcitriol :Side Effects May Occur Such As High Levels Of Calcium In Blood, Headache, Abdominal Pain, Urge To Vomit, Rashes, And Urinary Tract Infection.

INTERACTIONS OF CALCITRIOL

How Calcitriol will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Calcitriol will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Calcitriol

No Studies Found





Generic ( Methylcobalamin )


Typical use Of Methylcobalamin :To Prevent And Treat Vitamin B12 Deficiency Causing That Causes Anemia As Well As Nerve Damage With Numbness, Tingling, Pain In Various Neurological Disorders.
Mechanism of action of Methylcobalamin :Methylcobalamin Is An Active Form Of Vitamin B12. It Is Required For The Proper Function And Development Of The Brain, Nerves, Blood Cells, And Many Other Parts Of The Body.
Drug Interaction of Methylcobalamin :Methylcobalamin May Interact With Chloramphenicol, Colchicine, Antibiotics (neomycin), Aminosalicylic Acid, And Medicines Used For Stomach And Intestine Disorders (H2 Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors).
Side effects of Methylcobalamin :Methylcobalamin May Cause Diarrhea, Loss Of Appetite, Urge To Vomit, And Vomiting.

INTERACTIONS OF METHYLCOBALAMIN

How Methylcobalamin will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Methylcobalamin will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Methylcobalamin

No Studies Found





Generic ( Folic Acid )


Typical use Of Folic Acid :Folic Acid Is A Vitamin Used In The Treatment And Prevention Of Anemia (low Red Blood Cells) Due To Folic Acid Deficiency, Pregnancy Or As A Side Effect Of Certain Drugs, Kidney Disorders, Malabsorption Syndromes, And To Prevent Birth Defects In Infants.
Mechanism of action of Folic Acid :Folic Acid Is Involved In Producing The Genetic Material Called DNA, In Formation Of Red Blood Cells, In Reducing Risk Of Heart Problems (by Reducing Blood Homocysteine Levels) And Other Body Functions.
Drug Interaction of Folic Acid :Fluorouracil, Sulphonamide, Phenytoin, Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Cholestyramine, And Zinc May Affect The Efficacy Of Folic Acid Or Vice Versa. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Folic Acid :The Common Side Effects Are Urge To Vomit, Bloating Of Stomach, Excessive Passage Of Wind, Loss Of Appetite, Worsening Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency (when Folic Acid Is Used Alone To Treat Anemia Without Investigating The Cause). Consult Your Doctor Immediately If Rash, Itching, Or Breathlessness Develops.

INTERACTIONS OF FOLIC ACID

How Folic Acid will impact on Pregnancy ?

There Is Sufficient Evidence To Suggest That There Is No Risk To The Fetus In The First Trimester (12 Weeks) Of Pregnancy And There Is No Evidence Of Risk In Later Trimesters. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Folic Acid will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Safest: Evidence From Clinical Studies Has Shown That This Drug When Taken By Breastfeeding Mothers Has Not Shown Any Major Side Effects In Infants. The Possibility Of Harm To The Breastfed Infants Is Expected To Be Rare Or The Drug Does Not Reach The Infant Through Breast Milk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Folic Acid

No Studies Found