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Calvista K2 is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Calvista K2 safe for pregnant women?
Calvista K2 is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Calvista K2 safe during breastfeeding?
Calvista K2 is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Calvista K2 on the Kidneys?
Calvista K2 is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Calvista K2 on the Liver?
Using Calvista K2 does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Calvista K2 on the Heart?
Using Calvista K2 does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Calvista K2 should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calvista K2 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calvista K2 habit forming or addictive?
Calvista K2 is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Calvista K2 as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Calvista K2 is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Calvista K2 is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calvista K2
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Calvista K2 to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calvista K2
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Calvista K2 with alcohol will be.
Calvista K2 is a brand name of calcitriol. It belongs to the class of drugs known as vitamin D analog. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hypoparathyroidism which is decreased levels of parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid gland and secondary hyperparathyroidism which is increased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) usually seen in patients with chronic renal failure. It is also used in the deficiency of calcium (hypocalcemia) associated with chronic renal dialysis and postmenopausal osteoporosis. It is used off-label for the treatment of vitamin D dependent rickets.
Yes, Calvista K2 is helpful in the treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis (a condition in which bone become weak or brittle). Calvista K2 works in osteoporosis by increasing the calcium concentration in our body through its intestinal absorption and retention from kidneys which helps in making bones stronger.
Yes, Calvista K2 can cause high calcium levels (hypercalcemia) if taken in more than the recommended doses. The normal levels of calcium are restored after discontinuation of this drug and not consuming calcium-containing products. Do not take this drug in more than the prescribed doses to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Calvista K2 is a steroid which contains calcitriol that belongs to the class of drugs known as vitamin D3 analog. It should not be confused with the anabolic-androgenic steroid that is used by some bodybuilders without prescription to build muscle mass.
No, Calvista K2 does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
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