The drug "Osteogenon". Instructions for use, list of indications

Most of those who have crossed the forty-year boundary are familiar with the phenomenon of osteoporosis. This term refers to the increased fragility of bone tissue associated with a lack of calcium. Calcium deficiency leads to frequent fractures, which slowly fuse. Especially dangerous is osteoporosis for people of elderly and advanced age.

Why does it arise? The primary osteoporosis is considered to be senile (senile) and emerging in women during the menopause, as well as in the pre-menopausal and post-menopausal periods. In addition, there is a secondary osteoporosis. Most often, it is associated with treatment with corticosteroids or can be a consequence of kidney or liver disease, as well as rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoporosis can also arise as a result of imperfect osteogenesis, that is, insufficient production of bone tissue by the body.

In addition to osteoporosis, there are violations of calcium-phosphorus metabolism (for example, during pregnancy and / or lactation), joint and connective tissue dysplasia in children and adults, scoliosis and deformities of rachic origin. All of the above phenomena require adjustment with preparations containing calcium.

One of them is the preparation "Osteogenon". The instructions for use characterize it as a means capable of stimulating the formation of bone tissue (osteogenesis) and eliminating the lack of calcium. In this article we will consider what kind of drug it is, to whom and in what cases it is shown.

So, what is this medicine - "Osteogenon"? The instruction to it contains a description of its action, the form of release and the medicinal composition. Its external form is oblong biconvex tablets, covered with an even yellowish coating. Each pack contains 40 tablets of 800 mg each. The active substance in them is an ossein-hydroxyapatite compound, which includes collagens and non-collagen proteins, phosphorus and calcium. Auxiliary components are potato starch, colloidal dioxide, as well as magnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose.

When and to whom is the Osteogenon medication prescribed? Its use is recommended, in addition to the above cases, to accelerate the fusion of bone fractures, prevent osteoporosis in those who are inclined to it, and in all other cases when there is a deficit of phosphorus or calcium. The preparation contains all the components necessary to accelerate the process of growth and regeneration of bone tissues. Calcium (in the form of hydroxyapatite) has a ratio of 2: 1 phosphorus. This is the optimal proportion for absorption (absorption) of it from the digestive tract. The gradual release of calcium contributes to the prevention of hypercalcemia. Phosphorus keeps calcium in the body and slows its withdrawal.

In what doses should I take the drug "Osteogenon"? Instruction prescribes adults with osteoporosis to use twice a day from two to four tablets, washing down with water. To accelerate the fusion of fractures - two to three times a day. For other indications - daily 1-2. Duration of administration and individual dosage depend on the condition of the individual patient.

Is there an overdose and are there any contraindications to the use of such a drug as "Osteogenon"? Instructions for use asserts that contraindications may be expressed hypercalciuria and hypercalcemia, as well as intolerance to the components of the drug. There have been no cases of overdose, no side effects have been reported. The drug can be used in pregnancy, lactation (it has no harmful effect on the fetus).

Correction of its dose and avoid prolonged use should be given to patients with kidney disease and a predisposition to urolithiasis. Patients with arterial hypertension can be used, since it contains only minor doses of sodium chloride. If iron or tetracycline drugs are simultaneously taken, the interval between taking these medications and Osteogenon should be at least four hours, otherwise their absorption will be impaired.

Undoubtedly, among the drugs that regulate the calcium balance, not only "Osteogenon" is known. Analogues of it (calcium preparations) - "Doppelherz Asset Calcium + D3", "Calcium-D3 Nycomed" and others.