Alfacalcidol

This medication helps to control the levels of calcium and phosphate in your body. It treats defeciency of vitamin D in our body which may cause conditions like hypocalcemia and rickets.

You may experience side effects such as swelling, thirst, itchiness, skin rash, hives, dry mouth, swelling and frequent urge to urinate. Othe side effects include reduced appetite, nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, headache or kidney disorder. Notify your health care provider right away if you face any allergic reaction.

Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients present in this medication. The dosage should be determined by your doctor based on your condition.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nutritional Deficiencies

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Rash

• Increased Calcium Level In Blood

• Increased Potassium Level In Blood

• Itching

• Renal Disorder

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Alfacalcidol as ingredient

• Alpha D3 0.5Mcg Capsule

  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Vitalpha C Tablet

  Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Oviduct Nc Ds Tablet

  Med Manor Organics Pvt Ltd

• Alphadol 0.5mcg Soft Gelatin Capsule

  Panacea Biotec Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

The drug plays a part when it comes to activation of vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 is activated by 25-hydroxylation. This is further catalysed by 25-hydroxylase within the liver and also by various other enzymes.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

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  Do not use this medication in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide, Cholestyramine, Magnesium/Aluminum containing medicines, Laxatives, Digoxin, Phenytoin and Carbamazepine.

• Ques : What is Alfacalcidol?

  Ans : This medication is a salt which performs its action by providing essential nutrients.

• Ques : What are the uses of Alfacalcidol?

  Ans : The medication is a salt, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Hypocalcemia and Secondary Hyperparathyroidism.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Alfacalcidol?

  Ans : Itching, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Constipation, Loss of appetite, Dry mouth, Muscle or bone pain, Drowsiness, Irregular heartbeat, Red eyes, Increased urination and Weight loss are few side effects of this medication.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Alfacalcidol?

  Ans : The medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use alfacalcidol before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use alfacalcidol?

  Ans : The duration of effect for this medicine is around once in 2 days to once a week, dependent on the severity of the patient’s condition.

• Ques : Should I use alfacalcidol empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Alfacalcidol-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/alfacalcidol

• Alfacalcidol-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01436