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Generic: Calcitriol

Form: IV Injection 1 mcg/s

Indication

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

$49

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 1-5 years: 0.25-0.75 mcg PO qDay >6 years: 0.5-2 mcg PO qDay Familial Hypophosphatemia Initial: 0.015-0.02 mcg/kg PO qDay Maintenance: 0.03-0.06 mcg/kg PO qDay No more than 2 mcg PO qDay Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Moderate to Severe Kidney Disease <3 years: 0.01-0.015 mcg/kg/day >3 years: 0.25 mcg/day PO; may increase to 0.5 mcg/day Hypocalcemia in Premature Infants 1 mcg qDay PO for 5 days

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 tubule phosphate resorption consequently decreasing serum phosphatase levels, PTH levels and bone resorption..

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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 you absorb more calcium from your intestine.

Safety Advice

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended.