Calcitriol

Calcitriol is an oral medicine known commercially as Rocaltrol.

Calcitriol is an active form of vitamin D, being used in the treatment of patients with difficulties in maintaining stable levels of this vitamin in the body, as in the case of renal dysfunction and hormonal problems.

Calcitriol Indications

Rickets related to vitamin D deficiency; decreased production of parathyroid hormone (hypoparathyroidism); treatment of individuals undergoing dialysis; renal dysfunctions; lack of calcium.

Side Effects of Calcitriol

Cardiac arrhythmia; increased body temperature; increased blood pressure; increased urge to urinate at night; increased cholesterol; dry mouth; calcification; itch; conjunctivitis; constipation; nasal discharge; decreased libido; Headache; muscle pain; bone pain; urea elevation; weakness; metallic taste in the mouth; nausea; pancreatitis; weight loss; loss of appetite; presence of albumin in the urine; psychosis; excessive thirst; sensitivity to light; somnolence; excessive urine; vomiting.

Contraindications for Calcitriol

Pregnancy risk C; individuals with a high concentration of vitamin D and calcium in the body;

Directions for use of Calcitriol

Oral use

Adults and teenagers

Start at 0.25 mcg per day, if necessary, increase doses under the following conditions:

• Lack of calcium: Increase 0.5 to 3 mcg daily. Hypoparathyroidism: Increase 0.25 to 2.7 mcg daily.

Children

Start at 0.25 mcg per day, if it is necessary to increase doses under the following conditions:

• Rickets: Increase 1 mcg daily. Lack of calcium: Increase 0.25 to 2 mcg daily. Hypoparathyroidism: Increase 0.04 to 0.08 mcg per kg of the individual daily.