CALCITRIOL

Overview

CALCITRIOL is a Schedule H drug.

Calcitriol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D is important for theabsorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.This medication is a synthetic vitamin D analog, prescribedfor hypocalcemia in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis.It helps proper absorption and use of calcium and phosphate in the body.Calcitriol is a prescription medication used for variousconditions. It can be used to treat and prevent low levels of calcium in the blood of patients whose kidneys or parathyroid glands are not functioning well. Calcitriol can also be used to treat plaque psoriasis

Usage

CALCITRIOL is generally used to treat: Hypocalcemia, Kidney Failure, Psoriasis, Hypoparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism
CALCITRIOL can address symptoms like: Fatigue (tiredness), Anxiety, Depressed Mood, Body Pain, Joint Pain, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Constipation, Forgetfulness, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Generally considered as Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe

How Do I Take It?

CALCITRIOL is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• You should not use this medication if you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your blood, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to calcitriol or other forms of vitamin D. Drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor has told you to restrict your fluid intake.Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medication, which can lead to a serious electrolyte imbalance.
• Avoid using antacids without your doctor’s advice. Use only the type of antacid your doctor recommends. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb calcitriol.
• To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.Calcitriol is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include a special diet. Follow your diet and medication routines very closely. You should become very familiar with the list of foods you must eat or avoid to help control your condition.Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.If you need to be on bed-rest or have any type of surgery, your dose or testing needs may change. Follow your doctor’s instructions

Symptoms of Overdosage

CALCITRIOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Weakness (generalized), Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Common Side-Effects

CALCITRIOL : Constipation, Anorexia Nervosa, Muscle Pain, Hypercalcaemia, Urinary Tract Infection, Nausea, Vomit, Dry Mouth, Abdomen Pain, Weakness (generalized)

Serious Side-Effects

CALCITRIOL : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Breathlessness, Hypercalcaemia, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness

Rare Side-Effects

CALCITRIOL : Psychogenic Polydipsia, Anorexia Nervosa, Photosensitivity, Pancreatitis, Rhinorrhea, Pruritus, Hypercholesterolemia, Nephrocalcinosis, Hypertension, Weight Loss (intentional), Decreased Appetite

Food Interactions

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Disease Interactions

CALCITRIOL can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, Hypercalcaemia

Technical Classification

CALCITRIOL is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CALCITRIOL as Ingredient

ACTIVE D CAP	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
ADFOL K27 CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, L-METHYL FOLATE 800 MCG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, VITAMIN K2 45 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
ADTROL PLUS TAB	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 500 MG, ELEMENTAL MANGANESE 50 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, ELEMENTAL BORON 1.5 MG, L-METHYL FOLATE 1 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG, PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPATE 0.5 MG
AFACAL CAP	CALCIUM CITRATE 425 MCG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 40 MG, ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE 20 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
AL-MITY PLUS TAB	ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
AUXITROL CAP	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
AZICAL PLUS CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CITRATE 200 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BIO D3 CAP	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BIO D3 FEM CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ISOFLAVONE 50 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 50 MG, VITAMIN MK 45 MCG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BIO D3 MAX CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 180 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 120 MG, ELEMENTAL BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
BIO D3 PLUS CAP	ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 200 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
BIO D3 STRONG CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, VITAMIN MK 45 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BON K2 TAB	VITAMIN K2 750 MCG, CALCIUM CITRATE 250 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BOND 7MG TAB	ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 250 MG, FOLIC ACID 100 MCG, VITAMIN K2 50 MCG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BONE C MAX K2 TAB	ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 500 MG, VITAMIN K2 50 MCG, ELEMENTAL MAGNESIUM 50 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BONE C PLUS CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 200 MG, VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE) 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BONESTAT CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BONESTAT K2 CAP	ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 500 MG, VITAMIN K2 45 MCG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
BYTOCAL CT CAP	ZINC , CALCIUM CARBONATE , CALCITRIOL
C-CAL FC-TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CAL-AID SG-CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CALCICARE TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CALCIMAX ISO CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, CALCITRIOL 250 MG, ISOFLAVONE 100 MG
CALCIMAX ISO TAB	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MCG, ISOFLAVONE 100 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CALCIMAX OP CAP	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, SELENIUM 100 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CALCIMAX-K2 TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, VITAMIN K 50 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
CALCIROL 600000 IU INJ 1 ML	CALCITRIOL 600000.0 IU
CALCIROL 60K INJ	CALCITRIOL 600000 IU
CALCIROL GRANULES POWDER	CALCITRIOL 600000 IU
CALCIT CAP	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CALCITRIOL CAP	CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, ZINC SULFATE 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
CALDIKIND CAP	CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CALDIKIND PLUS CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 90 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 60 MG, BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CALINEPT TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CALINTA KIT TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, IBANDRONIC ACID 150 MG, ZINC 20 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.00025 MG
CALINTA KIT	CALCIUM ACETATE 500.0 MG, IBANDRONIC ACID 150.0 MG, ZINC 20.0 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.00025 MG
CALINTA TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, IBANDRONIC ACID 150 MG, ZINC 20 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.00025 MG
CALPHAR	CALCITRIOL , CALCIUM CITRATE , MAGNESIUM , ZINC
CALQUEST CAP	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, ISOFLAVONE 60 MG, BORAX 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CALRIZ TAB	CALCIUM CITRATE 1000 MG, ZINC SULFATE 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
CALTROL CAP	CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CCZ PLUS TAB	CALCIUM CITRATE 1250 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
CELOL CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CELOL D3	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, FOLIC ACID 500 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 180 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 120 MG, BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CELOL XT CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ISOFLAVONE 60 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CITRO MACALVIT TAB	CALCIUM CITRATE 1200 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CK2 TAB	ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 500 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CL PLUS CAP	CALCITRIOL , FOLIC ACID , METHYLCOBALAMIN , BORAX , OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS , CALCIUM CARBONATE
CONVICAL FC-TAB	CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CORCAL TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
CORCIUM C TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 225 MG, ZINC 4 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
CORCIUM K2 TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 225 MG, VITAMIN K 25 MCG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
COSTROVA M CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
DEVITA 6LAC INJ	CALCITRIOL 6.0 LACUNITS
DROCAL CT TAB	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
ELCITROL CAP	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
ESTOVON-XT SG-CAP	CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, SOY ISOFLAVONE 60 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
EZORB FORTE FC-TAB	CALCIUM OROTATE 500 MG, CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, HYDROXOCOBALAMIN 100 MCG, MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE 50 MG, ZINC SULFATE 7.5 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
GEMBONE CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 180 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 120 MG, SODIUM BORATE 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
GEMCAL CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
GEMCAL CAPULE	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
GEMCAL DS CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN MK 45 MCG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
GEMCAL PLUS CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, VITAMIN K 45 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, ELEMENTAL BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
GEMCAL SYP	CALCIUM ACETATE 20 MG/ML, CALCITRIOL 0.063 MCG
GEMCIUM CAP	CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
GEMITROL CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
GEMSOLINE CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
GENCITROL K2 TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, VITAMIN K 50 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
GOLDCAL MAX CAP	OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS , METHYLCOBALAMIN , FOLIC ACID , CALCIUM ACETATE , CALCITRIOL
GOLDCAL TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
HH CALTROL CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
IKMAG KIT	CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250.0 MG, IBANDRONIC ACID 150.0 MG, VITAMIN MK 50.0 MCG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
JOCAL-C CAP	CALCIUM CITRATE 500 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 50 MG, ZINC OXIDE 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
LARETOL 0.25MCG CAP	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
LARETOL 1 MCG INJ	CALCITRIOL 1.0 MCG
NEUROCIT TAB	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CITRATE 425 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 40 MG, ZINC OXIDE 20 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
NEW BONA PLUS CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, L-METHYL FOLATE 1 MG, PYRIDOXAL 5-PHOSPATE 0.6 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
NEWBONA TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
OSTA D3 300000 IU INJ	CALCITRIOL 300000.0 IU
OSTA D3 600000 IU INJ	CALCITRIOL 600000.0 IU
OSTEOBEL SG CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG
OSTEOCHEK TAB	METHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
OSTEOSOLVE TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
OSTIUM K2 TAB	VITAMIN K 750 MCG, MAGNESIUM 50 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
OSTRIOL CAP	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
POWERCAL TAB	ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 250 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
PRIMACAL AT CAP	ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 200 MG, ELEMENTAL ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
PSORAFUSE 3MCG CRM	CALCITRIOL 3.0 MCG
RADCAL DS TAB	CALCIUM CARBONATE 1250 MG, VITAMIN K 745 MCG, ZINC SULFATE 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
REPOSIT CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM ACETATE 200 MG, PYRIDOXINE 3 MG, FOLIC ACID 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
ROCALTROL CAP	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
ROCKBON TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 250 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
ROOTCAL CT TAB	CALCIUM CITRATE 1000 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 40 MG, ZINC METHIONINE 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
SARVACAL CAP	CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
SHELCAL ISO CAP	ELEMENTAL CALCIUM 200 MG, SOY ISOFLAVONE 60 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
SHELCAL-CT TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
SORVATE C OINT	CALCITRIOL 3 MCG, CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 0.5 MG/GM
SPIREX PLUS CAP	CALCIUM CITRATE 500 MG, SOY ISOFLAVONE 40 MG, ZINC OXIDE 25 MG, MAGNESIUM OXIDE 25 MG, BIOTIN 5 MG, COPPER 2 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
STEON CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 180 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 120 MG, BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
SUPRACAL ISO TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, SOY ISOFLAVONE 100 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
SUPRACAL K2 TAB	CALCIUM CITRATE 1200 MG, MENAQUINONE-7 50 MCG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
SUPRACAL OS TAB	CALCIUM CITRATE 1000 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
SYSTA D3-3 INJ	CALCITRIOL 300000 IU
TRIOZAC CAP	CALCIUM ACETATE 400 MG, ZINC SULFATE MONOHYDRATE 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
TROLCI TAB	CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
VENOCAL TAB	CALCIUM CITRATE 1200 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
VERTICAL TAB	CALCIUM CARBONATE 200 MG, ZINC 7.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
VRZCAL MAX CAP	METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG, CALCIUM CARBONATE 500 MG, FOLIC ACID 400 MCG, EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID 90 MG, DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID(DHA) 60 MG, BORON 1.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MCG
ZECACO TAB	CALCIUM ACETATE 500 MG, BORON 250 MG, ZINC 61.8 MG, MAGNESIUM 36.2 MG, GAMMA-LINOLENIC ACID 22.5 MG, CALCITRIOL 0.25 MG