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.
• 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
Rocaltrol
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.Brand Names or Trade Names of Calcitriol
India :
Systa D3-3 |
Duracal -3L |
Qtr -Alfa |
Zaxial |
GR Alpha |
Alpha Calcirol |
Alfa D3 |
Alpha D3 |
Intra-K27 |
Roical Caps |
Minroset |
PT -Press |
Calasto |
Calosto |
Alfabond |
Calcit Sg |
Vital -Cal |
Calcicare |
Novadee -3 |
DVD 3
International :
Rocaltrol
