Healthy Bones

Rocaltrol (calcitriol)

Drug use in a dietary supplement that helps prevent rickets (vitamin D deficiency) to treat. Also, to prevent muscle spasms, and calcium and phosphate disorders (such as with chronic dialysis) for the treatment of certain types and is regulated by parathyroid hormone. Vitamin D is important for normal bone development. Vitamin D, your body is kept in the form of fat-soluble vitamins.

Do not crush or chew them. The capsules should be swallowed whole. Mineral oil, or antacids that contain magnesium, a medicine that can reduce their impact on the pole. Doctors Do not increase your dose without permission. If you have provided in liquid form, use as directed. Follow dosing instructions carefully.

radiographic evidence of extraskeletal calcification has been found in predialysis patients following treatment. pharmacologic dose of calcitriol activity period is about 3-5 days. two known sites of action of calcitriol are intestine and bone. uremic patients with renal calcitriol synthesis is sufficient, therefore, hypocalcemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism activated vitamin D is the main cause of renal failure formed the predecessor of metabolic bone disease can be hormones. Most active calcitriol to stimulate intestinal calcium transport is known as vitamin D3. Acutely uremic rats calcitriol has been shown to stimulate intestinal calcium absorption. However, other bone-toxic substances that accumulate in uremia (eg, aluminum), may also contribute. Additional evidence suggests that calcitriol and parathyroid glands on the kidneys can not function. Beneficial effect of Rocaltrol in renal osteodystrophy and secondary hyperparathyroidism results for the correction of hypocalcemia. Rocaltrol (calcitriol), a synthetic analogue of vitamin D to calcium absorption from the gastrointestinal tract and the body is an active regulation of its use. Calcitriol receptor binding protein in human intestinal mucosa occurs. Contain fractionated triglyceride of coconut oil capsules, oral solution, and contains a fractionated triglyceride of palm oil. All formulations (BHA), butylated hydroxyanisole and antioxidants, such as (BHT), butylated is. Gelatin capsule shells glycerin, parabens (methyl and propyl) and sorbitol. It is uncertain whether Rocaltrol produces other independent beneficial effects. Rocaltrol treatment is not related to renal function, the accelerated rate of decline.

"Double Up" heavy dose of reach. Missed dose as soon as you remember that when the next dose time. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.

Store at room temperature (77 degrees F/25 degrees C).

Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, kidney disease or kidney stones, coronary heart disease (atherosclerosis). This is important, whether this drug is excreted in breast milk is not known, consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drugs used during pregnancy only if absolutely necessary should be.