Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Promocal. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Promocal 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Promocal 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.
SAFE
Promocal does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Promocal should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Promocal may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Promocal is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Promocal is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Promocal 1mcg/ml Injection
Introduction
Promocal is the active form of Vitamin D. It increases the levels of Vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by helping in absorption of more calcium from your intestine. Thus, it is used in the treatment of calcium d...
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Uses of Promocal
Calcium deficiency
Side effects of Promocal
Common
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Promocal
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Promocal works
Promocal is the active form of Vitamin D. It raises Vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from your intestine.
Quick Tips
Do not take any other forms of Vitamin D unless your doctor suggests.
Take calcium supplements along with Vitamin D3 as suggested by your doctor.
Drink plenty of fluids (such as water) as it is important not to become dehydrated.
Avoid using antacids without your doctor's advice. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb calcitriol.
Consult your doctor if you notice a metallic taste in mouth, muscle or joint pain, headache or drowziness.
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Adult: Capsule: The optimal daily dose of Calcitriol must be carefully determined for each patient on the basis of the serum calcium level.
Calcitri...
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Child Dose
Chronic Renal Dialysis Associated Hypocalcemia
0.25-2 mcg/day PO qDay
Hypoparathyroidism/Pseudohypoparathyroidism
<1 year: 0.04-0.08 mcg/kg PO qD...
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Contraindication
Hypercalcaemia; evidence of vitamin D toxicity. Pregnancy (dose exceeding RDA). Lactation.
Mode of Action
Calcitriol promotes calcium absorption in the intestines and retention at the kidneys thus increasing serum calcium levels. It also increases renal tu...
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Precaution
Idiopathic hypercalcaemia. Pediatric doses must be individualised and monitored under close medical supervision. Coronary disease, renal function impa...
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Side Effect
Abdominal pain,Apathy,BUN and creatinine increased,Cardiac arrhythmia,Constipation,Dry mouth,Dehydration,Growth suppression,Headache,Hyperthermia,Hype...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Enters breast milk; not recommended
Interaction
Hypermagnesaemia may develop in patients on chronic renal dialysis. Hypercalcaemia in patients on digitalis may precipitate cardiac arrhythmias. Intes...
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