Meditrol Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Calcitriol

Indications/Uses

Established postmenopausal osteoporosis; renal osteodystrophy in patients w/ chronic renal failure; post-surgical hypoparathyroidism; idiopathic hypoparathyroidism; pseudohypoparathyroidism; vit D-dependent rickets & hypophosphatemic vit D-resistant rickets.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 800 mg daily. Postmenopausal osteoporosis 0.25 mcg bd. Renal osteodystrophy (dialysis patients) 0.25 mcg, may be increased by 0.25 mcg/day for 2-4 wk intervals. Hypoparathyroidism & rickets 0.25 mcg/day, may be increased at 2-4 wk intervals.

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Diseases associated w/ hypercalcemia.

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Special Precautions

Chronic hypercalcemia. Immobilized patients (eg those who have undergone surgery) are at risk of hypercalcemia. Renal failure. Avoid hypervitaminosis. Maintain adequate fluid intake.

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Adverse Reactions

Hypercalcemia syndrome or calcium intoxication. Anorexia, headache, vomiting, constipation. Dystrophy, sensory disturbances, fever w/ thirst, polyuria, apathy, arrested growth, UTI.

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Drug Interactions

Additive effects w/ vit D & derivatives, Ca supplements. Thiazide diuretic, digitalis, Mg-containing antacids, phenytoin or phenobarb, cholestyramine.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Agents Affecting Bone Metabolism

ATC Classification

A11CC04 - calcitriol ; Belongs to the class of vitamin D and analogues. Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Meditrol cap 0.25 mcg

Packing/Price

5 × 6's

Meditrol

calcitriol

Manufacturer:

Mega Lifesciences

Distributor:

Maxxcare