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.5 ug/1, Capsule
INN: CALCITRIOL
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Form
CAPSULE
Dosage
.5 ug/1
Route
ORAL
Storage
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About This Product
Manufacturer
EPIC PHARMA LLC
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ATC Code
A11CC04
Source
OPENFDA_NDC
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ARTG
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Calcitriol CW is indicated for the treatment of established osteoporosis diagnosed by objective measuring techniques, such as densitometry, or by radiographic evidence of atraumatic fracture.,Calcitriol CW is also indicated for the prevention of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis in patients commencing oral steroid therapy in a dose and regimen expected to result in a significant bone loss.,Calcitriol CW is indicated in the treatment of hypocalcemia in patients with uremic osteodystrophy, hypoparathyroidism and in hypophosphataemic rickets.
⚠️ Warnings
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, kidney disease, kidney stones, hardening of the arteries, high phosphate level in the blood, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Avoid excess dosage.
• It may lead to dehydration, drink enough fluid.