About calcitriol cap
Active vitamin D analogue
Used for
- Treats low calcium in chronic kidney disease
- Treats low calcium in hypoparathyroidism
- Treats certain bone disorders caused by kidney disease
Usual adult dose
Often starts at 0.25 micrograms once daily for kidney-related disease; dosing varies by condition and blood calcium.
Usual dose in children
Used for kidney-related low calcium and hypoparathyroidism; dose is individualized by age, weight, and blood tests.
Common side effects
- High blood calcium
- Nausea or vomiting
- Constipation
- Weakness or headache
Important warnings
- Blood calcium and kidney function need monitoring during treatment.
- Excess calcium can cause confusion, abnormal heart rhythms, or kidney damage.
- Do not combine with extra calcium or vitamin D unless prescribed.
- Dose may need adjustment when kidney function or calcium levels change.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; the prescriber should monitor calcium levels closely.
Breastfeeding
May be used with caution; maternal calcium should be monitored, and infant monitoring may be needed.
Interactions
- Thiazide diuretics can increase risk of high calcium.
- Digoxin may increase risk of abnormal heart rhythms if calcium rises.
- Magnesium-containing antacids can cause high magnesium, especially with kidney disease.
- Other vitamin D or calcium products can increase calcium levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.