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Calcitriol 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calcitriol is used -
Mild
Is the use of Calcitriol safe for pregnant women?
Calcitriol can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Calcitriol, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Calcitriol safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Calcitriol.
What is the effect of Calcitriol on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Calcitriol on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calcitriol on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Calcitriol on the liver.
What is the effect of Calcitriol on the Heart?
You can take Calcitriol without any fear of damage to the heart.
Calcitriol 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 Calcitriol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calcitriol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Calcitriol has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Calcitriol as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Calcitriol does not show any kind of adverse effect.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Calcitriol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calcitriol
Taking Calcitriol with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcitriol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Calcitriol.
Yes, Calcitriol is helpful in the treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis (a condition in which bone become weak or brittle). Calcitriol 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, Calcitriol is helpful in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (increased levels of parathyroid hormone) usually seen in patients with chronic renal failure. It works by decreasing the high parathyroid hormone (PTH) level in blood.
Calcitriol contains calcitriol which is a vitamin D analog. Normally, calcitriol is produced by the kidneys which help in maintaining the normal levels of calcium and phosphate in the body through its absorption in the intestine and its retention but due to kidney failure, the body is unable to maintain that balance which causes low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and low phosphate levels (hypophosphatemia). Hence in this way Calcitriol restores this balance. Calcitriol also inhibits the release of the parathyroid hormone in case of secondary hyperparathyroidism which restores the normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the body. In this way Calcitriol works in the management of hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Yes, Calcitriol can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Calcitriol along with aspirin if taken as directed by the doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Calcitriol is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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