Rocaltrol For What

Calcitriol

Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D, normally made in the kidney.[8][9] It is also known as 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol. It is a hormone which binds to and activates the vitamin D receptor in the nucleus of the cell, which then increases the expression of many genes.[10] Calcitriol increases blood calcium (Ca2+) mainly by increasing the uptake of calcium from the intestines.[7] It can be given as a medication for the tr...

Does anyone else take Rocaltrol for Hypoparathyroidism? ## What are the side effects of taking too much Rocaltrol Ca (0.25mcq)? ## If someone has taken too much, you should call a poison center or take them to the emergency room immediately, not be posting online waiting for an answer, almost any med has the potential to cause severe organ damage or death if too much is taken, either accidentally or intentionally. Here's the monograph for this with more info: Info Click Here

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NDC Database

Rocaltrol 0.00025 mg Oral Capsule by Roche Pharmaceuticals ## Markings: ROCALTROL;0.25;ROCHE ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Orange ## Active Ingredients: Calcitriol

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Rocaltrol 0.0005 mg Oral Capsule by Roche Pharmaceuticals ## Markings: ROCALTROL;0.5;ROCHE ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Orange ## Active Ingredients: Calcitriol

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Rocaltrol 0.0005 mg Oral Capsule by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ## Markings: R50 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 0179-0063-70 ## Active Ingredients: Calcitriol

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Rocaltrol 0.00025 mg Oral Capsule by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ## Markings: R25 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 0179-0069-70 ## Active Ingredients: Calcitriol

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Rocaltrol 0.00025 mg Oral Capsule by Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC ## Markings: R25 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 30698-143-01, 30698-143-23 ## Active Ingredients: Calcitriol

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Rocaltrol 0.0005 mg Oral Capsule by Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC ## Markings: R50 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 30698-144-01 ## Active Ingredients: Calcitriol

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Rocaltrol 1 ug/ml Oral Solution by Validus Pharmaceuticals LLC ## Package Codes: 30698-911-15 ## Active Ingredients: Calcitriol

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Rocaltrol 0.00025 mg Oral Capsule by Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, Inc. ## Markings: R25 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Orange ## Package Codes: 43353-633-81 ## Active Ingredients: Calcitriol