One Alpha0.25mcg

Generic:: Alfacalcidol
Company:: Leo Pharmaceutical Products, Denmark
Dosage form:: Capsule
Pack size:: Capsule

৳ 15/unit

Pack: ৳ 15

At a glance

Active Vitamin D3 analogue indicated for the management of hypocalcemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and osteodystrophy in chronic renal failure.

Indications

Indicated in adult patients with chronic renal failure for the management of hypocalcemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and renal osteodystrophy.

Dosage

Initial Dose: 0.25 mcg/day for first 2 months. Can be titrated by 0.25 mcg/day every 2 months. Maintenance Dose: 0.5 mcg to 1 mcg/day. Reduce dose by 50% if hypercalcemia develops.

Side effects

Hypercalcemia, elevated BUN, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, constipation, headache, anorexia, pruritus, bone pain, and hypertension.

Precautions & warnings

Regular monthly monitoring of serum calcium and phosphate levels is required. Caution in patients with history of renal calculi.

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