What Alternate Names Are There For Calcitriol? Rocaltrol
How is Calcitriol (Calcitriol-Oral) Pronounced? kal-sih-TRY-ohl
Who is the Manufacturer of Calcitriol? Roxane Labs.
What is Calcitriol Used For? This is a form of vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin stored in the body. Vitamin D is necessary for normal bone development. Calcitriol is used as a dietary supplement to help prevent and treat rickets (a vitamin D deficiency). It is also used to prevent and treat muscle cramps and certain types of calcium and phosphate disorders (such as with chronic dialysis), and to regulate parathyroid hormone.
How To Use Calcitriol
Capsules must be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them. If you are prescribed the liquid form, use as directed. Follow dosing instructions closely. Do not increase your dose without doctor s approval. Do not take Calcitriol with mineral oil or magnesium containing antacids which may reduce its effects.
Calcitriol Side Effects
Vitamin D is generally well tolerated. However, notify your doctor if you experience: nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, thirst, weakness, headache, bone pain, dry mouth, increased urination. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Calcitriol Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, kidney disease or kidney stones, coronary artery disease (hardening of the arteries). Calcitriol should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It is not known if Calcitriol appears in breast milk; consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Calcitriol Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: digoxin, cholestyramine, colestipol, mineral oil, thiazide diuretics (water pills), phenobarbital, phenytoin, steroids. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Calcitriol Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include weakness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, dizziness, and ringing in the ears.
Missed Calcitriol Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up the dose to catch up.
Calcitriol Storage
Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
