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Side effect(s) of Paricalcitol


Review the side-effects of Paricalcitol 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.

   Body as a Whole
- Accidental injury, pain, infection, allergic reaction, headache, abdominal pain, back pain, weakness, chest pain, fever and flu like syndrome.

   Heart
- High or low blood pressure, fainting, heart muscle weakness, heart failure, heart attack, and chest pain.

   Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach flu, indigestion and stomach inflammation.

   Blood
- Excess fluid and skin discoloration.

   Metabolic
- Fluid retention, blood in urine, gout, dehydration, acidity and increase or decrease in blood minerals.

   Musculoskeletal
- Joint inflammation, leg cramps, and muscle pain.

   Central Nervous System
- Dizziness, depression, sleeplessness and nerve disease.

   Respiratory
- Inflammation of upper respiratory tract, nose bleed, cough, and pneumonia.

   Skin
- Rash, itching, skin ulcer, scar and rash.

   Eye
- Abnormal vision and retinal disorder.

   Genitourinary
- Urinary tract infection and kidney impairment.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Paricalcitol

Paricalcitol(Zemplar) generic is a vitamin D compound, prescribed for hyperparathyroidism associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It blocks the formation and release of parathyroid hormone (PTH).


Trade Names for Paricalcitol

International :


Zemplar
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