Rocaltrol
Formulated to target calcium metabolism, utilized to support bone mineralization in patients with renal impairment.
Strengths: 0.25mg
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Medicine details
- Therapeutic class
Vitamin D Analog
- Pharmacological class
Active Vitamin D
- Contraindications
hypercalcaemia; hypervitaminosis d
- Precautions and warnings
monitor serum calcium levels regularly; avoid excessive dietary calcium
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; constipation
- Moderate side effects
hypercalcaemia; abdominal pain
- Dosage forms
Capsule
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Roche
- Onset Time
2–6 hours
- Duration
3–5 days
- Storage instructions
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
calcium supplements; thiazide diuretics
- Age restrictions
Dose adjustment required for paediatric patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Potential risk in high doses. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
nephrocalcinosis — requires immediate medical attention; cardiac arrhythmia — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to target calcium metabolism, utilized to support bone mineralization in patients with renal impairment.
Mechanism of action
Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D3. It increases calcium absorption from the intestine and regulates bone resorption, helping to maintain normal blood calcium and phosphate levels.
Rocaltrol
Formulated to target calcium metabolism, utilized to support bone mineralization in patients with renal impairment.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Calcitriol
- Listed indication(s): Osteodystrophy, Hypocalcaemia, Renal Osteodystrophy
Available option
- 60 capsules - 0.25 mg627-0-25-mg-4110