CAC – ASTHI SHAKTI TABLET

These tablets are blend of amazing herds with therapeutic benefits. In human body bones are the most rigid which constituent part of endoskeleton. Protection of the various organs is the main function of bones. Bones provides support and right shape to the body and also helps in locomotion. these tablets have indregients like Ashwagandha, Amalaki, Abhrak bhasma, Yashad bhasma which helps to maintain the overall bone helps by providing natural calcium to bones. It also  stimulates immunity and work wonders in pacifying Pitta Dosha.

INGREDIENTS :

• Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) : It improves bone calcification and also increase the number of cells that produce bone tissues thus promote bone health and reduce the risk of fracture. It is also helpful in relieving inflammation and pain in joints. It helps to treatconditions like osteoporosis and fibromyalgia.

• Shilajit : It is a potent drug with various health benefits. It helps to maintain Bone mineral density in Postmenopausal women by reducing inflammation, oxidative stress  and bone turnover caused by estrogen deficiency. These increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture in postmenopausal women.

• Muktasukti bhasam :It helps to enhance bone mineral density, strengthen the connective tissues and bones thus preventing them from breaking. It also play vital role in improving the production of collagen in bones thus diminishing the risk of bone fracture.

• Amalaki ( Emblica officinalis ): It is a rich source of calcium which plays vital role to maintaining  and building strong bones. It is also used in treatment of bone diseaseslike osteoporosis. It has anti-inflammatory properties that helps to relieve inflammation , swelling and pain in joints which is associated with arthritis.

• Abhrak bhasam : Elements like Iron, magnesium , potassium and calcium. these elements play important role in  collagen synthesis, improve bone mineral density thus maintaining overall bone health. It also play important role in reducing stress in the body as it has powerful adaptogens.

• Yashad bhasam : It is made by purified zinc pieces. Zinc plays vital role in normal skeletal growth and bone homeostasis. It also promotes the regeneration of bones. It enhance the formation and activity of osteoblast and may improve collagen production.

USES OF ASTHI SHAKTI TABLETS :

• Osteoporosis
• Bone cancer
• Low bone density,
• osteogenesis imperfecta
• Bone related disorders
• Paget’s of bones(chronic condition)

Compared to Asthi Shakti Tablets  the allopathic counterpart is Alendronate

Alendronate is in class of drugs called Bisphosphonates. It is used in prevention and treatment of certain types of bone loss in adults. It work by preventing breakage of bones and improves bone density. It is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in individuals who are taking corticosteroids for long period. It may take 3 months or more to show full effects.

MECHANISUM OF ACTION

It  binding with bone hydroxyapatite which in turn inhibits osteoclast to not induce apoptosis  resulting in decrease bone adsorption which is shown through decreased urinary calcium and deoxypyridinoline.

It is available in market under brand name :

• Bifosa
• Restofos
• Osteofos
• Alenost
• Stoplos A plus
• Aldrofos

SIDE-EFFECTS :

• Heartburn
• Muscle pain
• Skin rashes
• Nausea
• Gas
• Constipation
• Headache
• Swelling of hands or legs
• Swelling of joints
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Chest pain
• Hives
• Hoarseness
• Fever
• Breathing difficulty
• Swollen Gums
• Difficulty in swallowing.
• Hair loss