Leaflet PARICALCITOL SANDOZ 2mcg / ml solution for injection
- Product code:
- W60591001
- Quantity:
- 5
- Indicated for:
- hyperparathyroidism
- Route of administration:
- injectable
- 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 SANDOZ 2mcg / ml
- Substance:
- paricalcitol
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2014
- Product code:
- W60591001
- Concentration:
- 2mcg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- solution for injection
- Quantity:
- 5
- 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