Calcitriol .

Product Description

Calcitriol is a high quality pharmaceutical product that is highly demanded not only in India, but also countries like Europe, Africa and America. It is one form of vitamin D3. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium from the gut. People with chronic kidney failure not receiving dialysis take Calcitriol for hyperparathyroidism and metabolic bone diseases.

Technical Specifications:

• Name: Calcitriol
• CAS No.: 32222-06-3
• Formula: C27H44O3
• Molecular Weight: 416.71
• Deleted CAS: 125338-24-1 
• Synonyms: U 49562;Calcitriol (JAN/USAN);(1S,3R,5Z,7E)-9,10-secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-triene-1,3,25-triol;Calcitriol [USAN: BAN: INN: JAN];Ro 215535;9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10(19)-triene-1,3,25-triol, (1.alpha.,3.beta,.5Z,7E)-;9,10-Secocholesta-5,7,10 (19)-triene-1,3,25-triol, (1R,3a,5Z,7E)-; Dihydroxyvitamin D3;Topitriol;1,25- (OH) 2D3;1-alpha,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3;1alpha, 25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol; Calcitriolum [INN-Latin]; (1alpha, 3beta,5Z,7E)-9, 10-secocholesta-5, 7, 10(19) -triene-1, 3, 25-triol;Soltriol;Calcijex;
• EINECS: 250-963-8
• Density: 1.06 g/cm3
• Melting Point: 119-121 °C
• Boiling Point: 565 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 238.4 °C
• Appearance: White crystalline powder
• Risk Codes: 26/27/28-63-36/37/38-20/21/22
• Safety Description: 36/37/39-45-36-26 
• Transport Information: UN 2811 6.1/PG 1

• Adult and Pediatric Dosage Forms and Strengths Capsule 0.25 mcg0.5 mcg
• Adult, Initial: 0.25 mcg orally once a day to every other day; titrate by 0.5-1 mcg/day every 4-8 weeks
• Pediatric: 0.25-2 mcg/day orally once a day

• Common side effects of calcitriol include:  
• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Apathy
• Bone pain
• Changes in behavior
• Excessive nighttime urination
• Eye pain or redness
• Eye sensitivity to light
• Growth suppression
• Headache
• Constipation
• High blood magnesium (hypermagnesemia)
• High blood phosphates (hyperphosphatemia)
• Decreased sex drive (libido)
• Dehydration
• Heart rate changes (fast, slow, or uneven)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Loss of appetite
• Loss of height
• Lower back pain
• High cholesterol (hypercholesteremia)
• High core body temperature (hyperthermia)
• High blood calcium (hypercalcemia)
• Increased thirst
• Itching
• Metallic taste
• Muscle or bone pain
• Diarrhea
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Nausea/vomiting
• Psychosis
• Severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back
• Sleepiness
• Slow growth (in children)
• Urinating more than usual or changes in the amount of urine
• Weight loss

Warnings and precautions while using this product  

Calcitriol is a component of this medication. Calcijex and Rocaltrol should not be taken by individuals allergic to calcitriol or any ingredients contained in these drugs. Children should not take these drugs. Immediately contact a Poison Control Center or get medical help if you overdose.