Calcitriol

Other Names: Rocaltrol.

Commonly Prescribed For: Calcitriol is kind of vitamin D, generally prescribed for treating and preventing low calcium level in the blood. This medication is given to patients whose parathyroid gland (glands present in the neck, which releases certain substances for controlling the quantity of calcium in your blood) doesn’t works normally. Calcitriol can be used for treating rickets.

How to Take it: Calcitriol is available in the form of a capsule, as a solution to be taken via mouth. This medication is generally taken once every day in the morning, either with food or without food. Take this medication as prescribed, around the same time daily.

How it Works: Calcitriol belongs to a group of drugs known as vitamins. It works in such a manner to help the body to make use of high levels of calcium found in supplements.

Some Side Effects: Common side effects include weakness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, headache, itching, sluggishness, hives, upset stomach, hives, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, dry mouth, decreased sexual desire, constipation, runny nose, muscle pain, yellowing of the skin, bone pain, pale or fatty stools, metallic taste in mouth, stomach pain, increased thirst, fever or chills, decreased appetite, hallucinations, weight loss, lack of interest, increased urination and changes in vision.