Side effect(s) of Calcitriol

Last Updated on Jun 22, 2023

Review the side-effects of Calcitriol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Central Nervous System - Weakness, headache, sensory disturbances, muscle weakness, mood changes and drowsiness.

   Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, metallic taste, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or stomach pain.

   Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain and bone pain.

   Genitourinary - Nighttime urination, frequent urination, urinary tract infection and Blood urea nitrogen.

   Metabolic - Weight loss, increased thirst, dehydration, increased fat in blood and elevated liver enzymes.

   Eye and ENT - Eye inflammation and photophobia.

   Heart - High blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm.

   Central Nervous System - Muscle weakness and mood changes.

Other Precautions :

• Patients with kidney disease should consult a nephrologist before drinking plenty of liquid.
• Monitor serum calcium levels to avoid the risk of hypercalcemia.
• Special diet should be followed while taking calcitriol
• Patients on dialysis requires low phosphate diet

Drug Name : Calcitriol

Calcitriol(Rocaltrol) generic is a synthetic vitamin D analog, prescribed for hypocalcemia in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis. It helps proper absorption and use of calcium and phosphate in the body.