Leaflet PARICALCITOL HEATON 1mcg 1mcgm soft capsules
- Product code:
- W71461001
- Quantity:
- 7
- Indicated for:
- hyperparathyroidism
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- paricalcitol (vitamin D / vitamin D analogue)
- ATC
- H05BX02 — Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins | Anti-parathyroid agents | Other anti-parathyroid agents
Paricalcitol is a vitamin D analog used for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease. It helps regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the body, reducing excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH).
The medication is administered intravenously or orally, as directed by your doctor. It is important to monitor calcium, phosphorus, and PTH levels during treatment to prevent complications.
Side effects may include nausea, itching, hypercalcemia, or, in rare cases, severe allergic reactions.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications being used or pre-existing conditions, such as bone or kidney diseases, to ensure the safe use of paricalcitol.
The medication is administered intravenously or orally, as directed by your doctor. It is important to monitor calcium, phosphorus, and PTH levels during treatment to prevent complications.
Side effects may include nausea, itching, hypercalcemia, or, in rare cases, severe allergic reactions.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications being used or pre-existing conditions, such as bone or kidney diseases, to ensure the safe use of paricalcitol.
General data about PARICALCITOL HEATON 1mcg 1mcgm
- Substance:
- paricalcitol
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-12-2025
- Product code:
- W71461001
- Concentration:
- 1mcgm
- Pharmaceutical form:
- soft capsules
- Quantity:
- 7
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for paricalcitol
Concentrations available for paricalcitol
- 10mcg/ml
- 1mcg
- 1mcgm
- 2mcg
- 2mcg/ml
- 4mcg
- 5mcg/ml