Rocaltrol

Other Names: Calcitriol

Commonly Prescribed For: Rocaltrol is generally prescribed for treating and preventing low levels of calcium present in the blood of patients whose parathyroid are not working normally. This medication can also be used for treating rickets, osteomalacia, and familial hypophosphatemia. It can also be used to increase the quantity of calcium in blood of premature babies. Rocaltrol is commonly used with other medications.

How to Take it: Rocaltrol is available in the form of a capsule, and as a liquid to be taken via mouth. This medication is normally taken once every day in the dawn, either with food or without food. Take this medication as prescribed.

How it Works: Rocaltrol belongs to a group of drugs known as vitamins. This medication works to help your body to make use of more calcium food in various food or supplements.

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