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Details About Generic Salt :: Strontium
Main Medicine Class:: Endocrine,Steroid Hormones , Metabolic System Sub Medicine Class :: Drugs affecting Bone Metabolism
8I. DRUGS AFFECTING BONE METABOLISM in 8. ENDOCRINE/STEROID HORMONES & METABOLIC SYSTEM |
STRONTIUM |
STRONTIUM SALT | BONE FORMATION STIMULATANT |
PK: M: Not metabolised E: kidneys & GI |
Indications & Dose: POSTMENOPAUSAL OSTEOPOROSIS PO Adult 2g/day at HS 2h after food |
Precautions: History of thromboembolic disorders
ADR: Serious: Venous thromboembolism, pulmonary embolism, SJS, transient reversible increases in creatine kinase activity, hypersensitivity reactions, Others: GI disturbances, headache, dermatitis, eczema, memory loss, pruritus, urticaria, angioedema DDI: Serious Antacids reduces drug absorption Diet: After food |