Lucent 0.25 mcg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Calcitriol |
| Company | Renata limited |
Indications
- Post-menopausal osteoporosis
- Renal osteodystrophy
- Postsurgical hypoparathyroidism
- Idiopathic hypoparathyroidism
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
- Secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic renal failure
- Vitamin D dependent rickets
Pharmacology
- Promotes intestinal absorption of calcium
- Regulates bone mineralization
- Stimulates osteoblastic activity in the skeleton
Dosage & Administration
- Optimal daily dose based on serum calcium level
- Different doses for different conditions and patient types
- Intravenous initial dose based on severity of hypocalcemia and hyperparathyroidism
Interaction
- Increased risk of hypercalcemia with thiazide diuretics
- Careful dosage determination for patients undergoing digitalis treatment
- Potential hypermagnesemia with magnesium containing drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any ingredients
- All diseases associated with hypercalcemia
Side Effects
- Early side effects: weakness, headache, nausea, muscle pain
- Late side effects: polyuria, anorexia, conjunctivitis, hypertension, psychosis
- Occasional mild pain on injection
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity in humans
- Use during pregnancy if benefits outweigh potential risk
- Monitoring of serum calcium levels for breastfeeding mothers and infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Excessive dosage induces hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria
- Cautious use in patients on digitalis
- Rebound effect upon discontinuation
- Chronic hypercalcemia leads to vascular and soft-tissue calcification
Use in Special Populations
- Different dosages for adults, pediatric patients, and the elderly
- Pediatric dosage based on age and weight
Overdose Effects
- Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, hyperphosphatemia
- Immediate discontinuation, low calcium diet, withdrawal of supplements for treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Vitamin in bone formation
- Vitamin-D preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children