Laretol 1mcg Injection
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Ampoule of 1 ml • Liquid
Laretol 1mcg Injection
Calcitriol (1mcg)
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Active composition
Calcitriol 1 mcg
How It Works
Calcitriol enhances intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, promoting bone mineralization and maintaining calcium homeostasis.
Medicine Strength
1 mcg
Uses & Benefits
Medical applications
Thyroid
Laretol 1mcg Injection contains Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D3, at a concentration of 1 microgram per dose. It is primarily indicated for the management of conditions associated with hypocalcemia, such as hypoparathyroidism and renal osteodystrophy in patients with chronic renal failure. Calcitriol plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis by enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, thereby facilitating normal bone mineralization.
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This injectable formulation allows for precise dosing in patients who may have impaired gastrointestinal absorption or require rapid correction of calcium levels. Laretol 1mcg Injection should be administered under strict medical supervision, with careful monitoring of serum calcium and phosphate levels to avoid hypercalcemia and hyperphosphatemia, which can lead to serious complications including nephrocalcinosis.
Dosage adjustments should be individualized based on patient response and laboratory findings. Contraindications include hypercalcemia, vitamin D toxicity, and hypersensitivity to calcitriol or any excipients. Caution is advised in patients with cardiac arrhythmias or those receiving digitalis therapy. Laretol 1mcg Injection is a valuable therapeutic option in the management of disorders related to calcium metabolism, ensuring effective correction of calcium imbalance when oral therapy is inadequate or contraindicated.
Dosage & How to Use
How to use Laretol Injection Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety Advice
Important precautions
Side effects
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Laretol 1mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
High Risk
Pregnancy
Laretol 1mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Medical Advice
Driving
Laretol 1mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Exercise Caution
Liver
Laretol 1mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Laretol 1mcg Injection is recommended.
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Breastfeeding
Laretol 1mcg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
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Kidney
Laretol 1mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Laretol 1mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
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