Healthy Bones

Rocaltrol (calcitriol)

This form of vitamin D, fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body. This drug is used as a dietary supplement to help prevent and treat rickets (vitamin D deficiency). Vitamin D is a normal bone development needs. It can also be used to prevent and treat muscle cramps and certain types of calcium, phosphorus and diseases (such as chronic dialysis), parathyroid hormone and norms.

Capsules should be swallowed whole. In accordance with the dose of close cooperation. Do not take this medication with mineral oil or magnesium containing antacids may reduce their impact. Do not attempt to increase the dose by a doctor. Do not want to break or chew. If you are using the liquid form of provisions for the purpose.

Duration of pharmacological activity of a single dose of calcitriol 3 to 5 days. However, other bone accumulation of toxic substances in uremia (eg, aluminum) also contribute. Calcitriol receptor-associated protein appears to exist in the human intestinal mucosa. Rocaltrol treatment is not speed up the rate of deterioration of renal function. Fractionated coconut oil triglycerides containing capsules and oral solution contains a separate palm oil triglycerides. Uremic patients with renal calcitriol synthesis is not sufficient, active hormone formed from precursor vitamin D hypocalcemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism was due primarily produced by metabolic bone disease renal failure. More evidence that calcitriol may also act on the kidney and parathyroid gland. Beneficial role in renal osteodystrophy Rocaltrol, results to correct the hypocalcemia and secondary hyperparathyroidism. These two well-known site of action is the intestinal calcitriol and bone. Ossification in acute uremic rats has been shown to promote intestinal absorption of calcium. No X-ray evidence of calcification was found outside the bone after treatment dodializnomu. Gelatin capsule shells contain glycerin, parabens (methyl and propilovyy) and sorbitol. Calcitriol is the most active known form of vitamin D3 stimulation of intestinal calcium transport. Rocaltrol (calcitriol) is a synthetic vitamin D analogues, which is active in the regulation of calcium absorption in the gastrointestinal tract and its use in the body. All dosage forms contain butylated hydroxyanisole (BGA) and bottled hidroksytoluol toluene (BHT) as antioxidants. It is unclear whether other independent Rocaltrol a positive impact.

Instead, skip the missing dose and resume your normal dose of the list. To missing doses as long as you remember, Do not spend time running out, if your next dose. Do not "double" dose taken.

Stored at room temperature (77 ° F/25 ℃).

Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, kidney disease or kidney stones, coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis). This drug should be used only when absolutely necessary during pregnancy. It is not clear if this treatment in breast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.