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Rocaltrol |
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- Description - |
Rocaltrol is a synthetic form of vitamin D used to treat people on dialysis who have hypocalcemia (abnormally low blood calcium levels) and resulting bone damage. Rocaltrol is also prescribed to treat low blood calcium levels in people who have hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands). When functioning correctly, these glands help control the level of calcium in the blood.
Rocaltrol is also prescribed for hyper parathyroidism (increased functioning of the parathyroid glands) and resulting bone disorders in people with kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis. |
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Bone pain,constipation,dry mouth,extreme sleepiness,headache,metallic taste,muscle pain,nausea,vomiting,weakness |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Antacids containing magnesium, such as Maalox
Calcium supplements
Cholestyramine (Questran)
Digitalis (Lanoxin)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Thiazide water pills such as Dyazide and HydroDIURIL
Vitamin D pills
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- Manufacturer - |
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Roche Laboratories |
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340 Kingsland Street |
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Nutley, NJ 07110 |
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USA |
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