Supplements Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium supplementation - indications
A
Hypocalcemia
Osteoporosis
2
Q
Calcium supplements - interactions
A
Decreased absorption of ciprofloxacin, fluoride, phenytoin, levothyroxine, tetracycline
3
Q
Calcium supplements (2 drugs)
A
Calcium carbonate
Calcium citrate
4
Q
How does calcium citrate differ from calcium carbonate?
A
It is not dependent on acid, well suited for old people or pt using PPIs
5
Q
Vitamin D supplements - indications
A
Rickets Osteoporosis (prevention) Hypocalcemia Tetani Chronic renal failure
6
Q
Vit D supplements - adverse effects
A
Hypercalcemia