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Rocaltrol 0,25mg
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Rocaltrol compare prices
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Dosage
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Package
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Price, $
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0,25mgX30 |
30 |
2.73 |
81.90 |
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0,25mgX60 |
60 |
2.28 |
136.80 |
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0,25mgX90 |
90 |
2.08 |
187.20 |
Rocaltrol No Prescription
Rocaltrol compensates the deficiency of calcium in such patients.
Rocaltrol is a synthetic form of Vitamin D that helps in the absorption of calcium from stomach to meet up the deficiency.
Rocaltrol is prescribed as a nutritional supplement, vitamin drug.
Rocaltrol is prescribed at time to pregnant women who are low on calcium and Vitamin D.
Rocaltrol is prescribed for the treatment of chronic renal dialysis and hypoparathyroidism.
Rocaltrol is prescribed for the treatment of osteomalacia caused due to deficiency of Vitamin D.
This is applicable for patients with kidney failure but still not on dialysis.
Rocaltrol is a synthetic form of vitamin D prescribed to treat people on dialysis who have hypocalcemia (abnormally low blood calcium levels) and resulting bone damage. Rocaltrol is also prescribed to treat low blood calcium levels in people who have hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands). When functioning correctly, these glands help control the level of calcium in the blood.
Rocaltrol is prescribed for hyperparathyroidism ( increased functioning of the parathyroid glands) and resulting bone disorders in people with kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis.
Rocaltrol Contraindications
Rocaltrol is contraindicated if you have any of the following conditions:
- Heart or blood vessel disease;
- Higher amount of vitamin D in the body;
- Hypercalcemia;
- Kidney disease;
- Sarcoidosi;
Rocaltrol Interactions
Do not take Rocaltrol with any of the following drugs:
- Zaroxolyn;
- Xenical;
- Thalitone;
- Saluron;
- Renese;
- Questran;
- Prevalite;
- Naturetin;
- Naqua;
- Mykrox;
- Mineral oil;
- Microzide;
- Lozol;
- Lanoxin;
- Lanoxicaps;
- Hygroton;
- Hydrodiuril;
- Esidrix;
- Enduron;
- Diuril;
- Diucardin;
- Aquatensen;
Rocaltrol Side Effects
Rocaltrol side effects that you should report to your health care professional or doctor as soon as possible:
- Ametallic taste in your mouth;
- Backache with body temperature;
- Breathing trouble;
- Closed throat;
- Constipation;
- Difficulty in walking;
- Dry mouth;
- Fatigue;
- Frequent urination during night;
- Headache;
- Itching;
- Muscle or bone pain;
- Painful urination;
- Quenching thirst;
- Stomach upset quite often;
- Swollen lips tongue or face;
- Vomiting;
Rocaltrol side effects that you should report to your health care professional or doctor as soon as possible:
- Yellowish Skin;
- Weight Loss;
- Weakness;
- Wasting Of Muscles Or Other Tissues;
- Vomiting;
- Urinary Tract Infections;
- Sensory Disturbances;
- Runny Nose;
- Nighttime Urination;
- Nausea;
- Muscle Pain;
- Metallic Taste;
- Loss Of Appetite;
- Loss Of Appetite;
- Kidney Problems;
- Itchy Skin;
- Irregular Heartbeat;
- Intolerance To Light;
- Inflamed Eyes;
- High Blood Pressure;
- Headache;
- Extremely High Body Temperature;
- Extreme Sleepiness;
- Excessive Urination;
- Elevated Blood Cholesterol Levels;
- Dry Mouth;
- Dehydration;
- Decreased Sex Drive;
- Constipation;
- Arrested Growth;
- Apathy;
- Bone Pain;
- Abnormal Thirst;
Rocaltrol Overdose
Reported Rocaltrol overdose symptoms are:
- Diarrhea;
- Dizziness;
- Fluctuating amount of urine;
- Lack of sexual energy;
- Mood swing;
- Muscle cramp;
- Nagging headache;
- Stomach upset;
- Vomiting;
Rocaltrol Other Brand Names
In some countries Rocaltrol may also be known as:
- Calciferol 6;
- Calciferol Drops 6;
- Calcijex 3;
- Calderol 2;
- DHT 4;
- DHT Intensol 4;
- Drisdol 6;
- Drisdol Drops 6;
- Hectorol 5;
- Hytakerol 4;
- In Canada;
- One-Alpha 1;
- Ostoforte 6;
- Radiostol Forte 6;
- Rocaltrol 3;
- Rocaltrol may be available in the other brand names like Calciferol 6;
- Zemplar 7 On the other hand;
Rocaltrol Dosage.
ADULTS
For People on Dialysis
The suggested beginning dose is 0.25 microgram daily. Your doctor may increase the dose by 0.25 microgram daily at 4 to 8 week intervals if needed. Most people on dialysis require a dose of 0.5 to 1 microgram a day.
People with normal or only slightly low blood calcium levels may find it helpful to take 0.25 microgram every other day.
For Low Calcium Levels Due to Hypoparathyroidism
The suggested beginning dose is 0.25 microgram daily, taken in the morning. Your doctor may increase the dose at 2 to 4 week intervals.
For most adults, regular doses ranging from 0.5 to 2 micrograms daily are effective.
For People Not Yet on Dialysis
The recommended starting dose is 0.25 microgram a day, increased to 0.5 microgram if necessary.
CHILDREN
For Low Calcium Levels Due to Hypoparathyroidism
The starting dose is 0.25 microgram, taken in the morning.
For most children 6 years and older, doses ranging from 0.5 to 2 micrograms per day are effective.
Children from 1 to 5 years old are usually given 0.25 to 0.75 microgram a day. Doses have not been established for hypoparathyroidism in infants under 1 year, or for pseudohypoparathyroidism (a special form of the disorder) in children under 6.
For Children not yet on Dialysis
The recommended starting dose for children 3 years and older is 0.25 microgram a day, increased to 0.5 microgram if necessary.
For children less than 3 years old, the daily starting dose is 10 to 15 nanograms per 2.2 pounds of body weight.
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