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Calcitriol Is

Calcitriol is vitamin D3 which is important for calcium absorption and functioning in the body. It is used to treat hyperparathyroidism, metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney failure or on dialysis, and calcium deficiency caused by conditions affecting the parathyroid glands. Important safety information includes not taking it if you have high calcium or vitamin D levels or an allergy, staying hydrated, avoiding supplements without consulting your doctor, and monitoring bloodwork regularly during treatment.

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Calcitriol Is

Calcitriol is vitamin D3 which is important for calcium absorption and functioning in the body. It is used to treat hyperparathyroidism, metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney failure or on dialysis, and calcium deficiency caused by conditions affecting the parathyroid glands. Important safety information includes not taking it if you have high calcium or vitamin D levels or an allergy, staying hydrated, avoiding supplements without consulting your doctor, and monitoring bloodwork regularly during treatment.

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Calcitriol is vitamin D3.

Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the
functioning of calcium in the body.

Calcitriol is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in
people who have chronic kidney failure and are not receiving dialysis.

Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) and metabolic bone disease in people who
are receiving dialysis.

Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency in people with hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid
glands) caused by surgery, disease, or other conditions.

Calcitriol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important Information
You should not use this medication if you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your blood, or if you have
ever had an allergic reaction to calcitriol or other forms of vitamin D.

Drink plenty of fluids unless your doctor has told you to restrict your fluid intake.

Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can
easily become dehydrated while taking this medication, which can lead to a serious electrolyte imbalance.

Do not take other vitamin or mineral supplements unless your doctor has told you to.

Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Use only the type of antacid your doctor recommends.
Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb calcitriol.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Do
not miss any scheduled appointments.

Calcitriol is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include a special diet. Follow your diet
and medication routines very closely. You should become very familiar with the list of foods you must eat or
avoid to help control your condition.

Before taking this medicine


You should not use this medication if you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your blood, or if you have
ever had an allergic reaction to calcitriol or other forms of vitamin D.

To make sure you can safely take calcitriol, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Calcitriol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling
your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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