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Calcitrol 0.250.25mcg
Capsule
Require PrescriptionSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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LiverMedical OverviewIntroduction
Calcitrol 0.25 is the active form of Vitamin D. It increases the levels of Vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by h... View More
Uses of Calcitrol 0.25
- Calcium deficiency
Side effects of Calcitrol 0.25
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Calcitrol 0.25
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Calcitrol 0.25 works
Calcitrol 0.25 is the active form of Vitamin D. It raises Vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping yo... View More
Quick Tips- Do not take any other forms of Vitamin D unless your doctor suggests.
- Take calcium supplements along with Vitamin D3 as suggested by your doctor.
- Drink plenty of fluids (such as water) as it is important not to become dehydrated.
- Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb calcitriol.
- Consult your doctor if you notice a metallic taste in mouth, muscle or joint pain, headache or drowziness.
Brief DescriptionIndication
Osteoporosis, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcaemia, Osteomalacia rickets, Renal osteodystrophy, Chronic kidney dialysis.
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Adult: Capsule: The optimal daily dose of Calcitriol must be carefully determined for each patient on the basis of the serum calcium level. Calcitriol... View More
Child Dose
Chronic Renal Dialysis Associated Hypocalcemia 0.25-2 mcg/day PO qDay Hypoparathyroidism/Pseudohypoparathyroidism <1 year: 0.04-0.08 mcg/kg PO qDay... View More
Contraindication
Hypercalcaemia; evidence of vitamin D toxicity. Pregnancy (dose exceeding RDA). Lactation.
Mode of Action
Calcitriol promotes calcium absorption in the intestines and retention at the kidneys thus increasing serum calcium levels. It also increases renal tubu... View More
Precaution
Idiopathic hypercalcaemia. Pediatric doses must be individualised and monitored under close medical supervision. Coronary disease, renal function impair... View More
Side Effect
Abdominal pain,Apathy,BUN and creatinine increased,Cardiac arrhythmia,Constipation,Dry mouth,Dehydration,Growth suppression,Headache,Hyperthermia,Hyperc... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Enters breast milk; not recommended
Interaction
Hypermagnesaemia may develop in patients on chronic renal dialysis. Hypercalcaemia in patients on digitalis may precipitate cardiac arrhythmias. Intesti... View More
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