The drug "Alpha D3-Teva" refers to drugs that regulate the metabolism of phosphorus and calcium in the body, enhancing their absorption in the intestine, increasing the content of minerals in bone tissue and normalizing the level of parathyroid hormone in the blood.
The medicine is in the form of capsules for internal use.
Properties of the drug "Alpha D3-Teva"
The reviews indicate the high effectiveness of the drug, which metabolizes vitamin D3, which transforms in the bone tissue and liver into calcitriol and plays an important role in the regulation of phosphorus and calcium homeostasis in the body.
The Alpha D3-Teva medication normalizes calcium balance and restores its necessary concentration, due to which bones are strengthened and the probability of fractures is reduced. When using the drug, the severity of bone and muscle pain resulting from disturbances in phosphorus and calcium metabolism decreases, muscle activity and strength increase, coordination of movements returns to normal .
Unlike natural natural vitamin D3, the conversion of the substance “Alpha D3-Teva” is not carried out in the kidneys, therefore the drug is safe for patients with kidney pathologies, as well as in osteoporosis, accompanied by reduced activity of renal 1-alpha-hydroxylase.
Indications for taking the medication "Alpha D3-Teva"
Reviews of therapists recommend using the drug for hypophosphatemic vitamin D-resistant rickets, hypoparathyroidism. Capsules are taken for osteodystrophy, which develops against the background of chronic renal failure, as well as osteomalacia, which appeared due to a low level of absorption in post-gastroectomy syndrome or malabsorption.
With steroid, postmenopausal, senile and other types of osteoporosis, the Alpha D3 medication is also prescribed. The instruction contains information on the treatment with medication of elderly patients who are given medication to strengthen bones, restore coordination. As a result of its use, bone and muscle pains are reduced . Capsule administration is indicated when alpha 1 globulins in the blood are elevated . The drug gives a good effect in the treatment of rickets-like diseases requiring correction of phosphorus and calcium metabolism.
Contraindications to taking the medication "Alpha D3-Teva"
Reviews of experts do not recommend the use of the drug for hyperphosphatemia, hypercalcemia, hypermagnesemia (high levels of phosphorus, magnesium or calcium in the body). Treatment should not be prescribed to patients with an oversaturation of the body with vitamin D, up to intoxication, as well as with increased sensitivity to this substance.
Contraindications include increased sensitivity and intolerance to the body of the components of the medication (alfacalcidol or excipients).
It is forbidden to use the drug during breastfeeding. In general, this drug is prescribed to children only after six years with a body weight of more than 20 kg. During pregnancy, treatment is carried out only when absolutely necessary and with confidence that the benefits of taking the medication will exceed the possible risk of abnormalities in the development of the fetus.
Side effects of the drug "Alpha D3-Teva"
Reviews patients who took the medicine talk about side effects. In some cases, hypercalcemia may occur during treatment, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, general weakness are noted. In patients after using the medicine, heartburn, diarrhea or constipation, anorexia can be observed.
Many people in their reviews of Alpha D3 capsules talk about the occurrence of unpleasant sensations in the epigastric region, severe drowsiness, dizziness.
Side effects are manifested in the form of tachycardia, allergic reactions (itching, swelling, redness), anaphylactic shock caused by exposure to the excipient of the drug, peanut butter, as well as the appearance of moderate pain in the joints, bones and muscles.