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Dicaltrol 0.25mg Capsules
Product Benefits
| Core Benefit | Mechanism |
| Bypasses Kidney Function | Provides the body directly with the active form of Vitamin $\text{D}$ that the kidneys fail to produce in conditions like renal osteodystrophy, restoring essential calcium balance. |
| Maximizes Calcium Absorption | Potently stimulates the intestinal absorption of calcium, significantly increasing calcium levels in the blood, which is crucial for bone formation and preventing hypocalcemia. |
| Regulates Bone Remodeling | Directly influences bone cells to promote proper bone mineralization, helping to strengthen bone structure and reduce the risk of fractures associated with osteoporosis. |
| Controls Parathyroid Hormone ($\text{PTH}$) | Helps to suppress secondary hyperparathyroidism, a common complication of chronic kidney disease, by restoring normal calcium and phosphate balance. |
⚠️ Important Safety Note: Potent Vitamin $\text{D}$ Metabolite
Prescription Required: This medication must be taken strictly as prescribed.
Hypercalcemia Risk: Calcitriol is potent and can cause hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood), which is dangerous. Your doctor must monitor your serum calcium levels frequently (at least twice weekly during initial dose adjustment).
Contraindications: DO NOT take this medication if you have a disease associated with existing hypercalcemia.
Dietary Interaction: Avoid taking magnesium-containing antacids as they may increase the risk of hypermagnesemia.
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