Calcitriol

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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...

I am trying to locate the manufacturer of Calcitriol so I can get help paying for my medicine. Can you give me any information such as the address or phone number of the company? ## Hello, Based on my research, the manufacturer of the drug "Calcitriol" is Roxane Laboratories,Inc. If you run a google search for "Roxane Laboratories, Inc" you will find their website, address, and contact info. I hope this helps, good luck!

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I had a thyroidectomy a year ago and developed Hypocalcemia because they damaged my parathyroids. I am on calcitriol 50mcg daily and 4000 of tums a day to stabalize it. My PCP did bloodwork that shows my B12 levels are low and I have been staying sick. She prescribed Folbic, but it says not to take it with other calium, doc says o.k. but I have had Hypercalcemia once and I need some advice. Is it safe to take this pill?? ## Is it safe to miss a week worth of dosage. Because I am out of money and I don't have the money today to pay for a refill? ## I just need to know if if is safe to miss a week's worth of medicine? The medicine is as follows: FOLTEX or FOLBIC ACID!!! Thank's in advance for your responce!!! Chris ## It isn't that taking it with calcium supplements will p...

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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...

Calcitrol

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...

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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...

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...

I am trying to locate the manufacturer of Calcitriol so I can get help paying for my medicine. Can you give me any information such as the address or phone number of the company? ## Hi Buffy, There are actually several different manufacturers of Calcitrol, so I would need to know what your pill looks like (what imprints are on it, etc..) before determining who makes it. A few of the manufacturers I came across are: Roxane Laboratories, Inc. Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Roche Laboratories Please post back whenever you're able to and I can certainly find more specific details from there. :)

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Calcipotriene

Calcipotriol, also known as calcipotriene, is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D.[medical citation needed] It is used in the treatment of psoriasis.[medical citation needed] It is safe for long-term application in psoriatic skin conditions.[medical citation needed] It was patented in 1985 and approved for medical use in 1991.[1] It is marketed under the trade name "Dovonex" in the United States, "Daivonex"...

Calcipotriene

Calcipotriol, also known as calcipotriene, is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D.[medical citation needed] It is used in the treatment of psoriasis.[medical citation needed] It is safe for long-term application in psoriatic skin conditions.[medical citation needed] It was patented in 1985 and approved for medical use in 1991.[1] It is marketed under the trade name "Dovonex" in the United States, "Daivonex"...

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Calcipotriol, also known as calcipotriene, is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D.[medical citation needed] It is used in the treatment of psoriasis.[medical citation needed] It is safe for long-term application in psoriatic skin conditions.[medical citation needed] It was patented in 1985 and approved for medical use in 1991.[1] It is marketed under the trade name "Dovonex" in the United States, "Daivonex"...

how it helps our body is it advisable for man of age 63 to take one tablet daily ## Gemcal is a nutritional supplement it contains: Calcitriol .25 mcg, Calcium Carbonate 500 mg and zinc 7.5 mg. Whether or not you need to take it regularly can only be decided by you and your doctor, if you do not normally get enough of these nutrients in your diet, then it can be very beneficial. Have you tried asking them about this?

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Is it ok to have gemcal daily? I've been taking it for the last 1yr. Is there any side effects? ## Gemcal is a nutritional supplement it contains: Calcitriol .25 mcg, Calcium Carbonate 500 mg and zinc 7.5 mg. Learn more dietary supplement information here. As to taking it daily, in theory there shouldn't be a problem, because all of these nutrients are very important to your health, as long as you don't take more than is recommended. However, it is always advisable to ask your doctor about anything you take regularly, just to be safe. Do you have any medical conditions? Do you take any medications regularly? ## Tnx for the info. I have mild osteoarthritis in both knees. Hence doctor adviced me to take Gemcal capsules...1 daily. Definitely there's improvement in my condit...

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can anyone clarify the difference between shelcal and gem cal? ## Some of the ingredients are different. Shelcal contains Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3. Gemcal contains:calcitriol 0.25 mcg, calcium carbonate 500 mg amd zinc 7.5 mg. So it is what they provide and their formulations, it depends on what your body needs and what your doctor recommends that you use. Which has your doctor recommended? ## Gemcal is alws better then the shelcal...cause it contains Calcitriol which is an active form of vit D3...n zinc which reduces the risk of osteoporosis. ## what are the side effects of Gemcal ## Thanks for your valuable advice. By the way are you a Doctor? I was prescribed Shelcal by my doctor but I got Gem Cal from my CGHS Dispensary. Thanks and Regards, Ramesh ## Which one to take Gemcal...

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My doctor has advised chymonac tabs. Alongwith D-Gain & Gemcal -DS for degenerative changes in LS spine. I have constipation problem after taking these med. Pl. Advise is it side effect of these med? I am 70 year old. ## Based on my research, 'constipation' is in fact listed as a side effect of Gemcal-DS (calcitriol). If however, its become too bothersome or severe, I would strongly recommend contacting your doctor as soon as possible to find a more appropriate solution. Have you considered supplementing with any laxatives or digestive enzymes to help breakdown food blockages in the intestines? Just adding a bit more fiber to your diet may even help relieve much of the constipation. Fruits such as, bananas, dates, rasins, apples, apple juice and apple cider are also natural ...

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Calcifediol

Calcifediol, also known as calcidiol, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol, or 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (abbreviated 25(OH)D3),[1] is a form of vitamin D produced in the liver by hydroxylation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) by the enzyme vitamin D 25-hydroxylase.[2][3][4] Calcifediol can be further hydroxylated by the enzyme 25(OH)D-1α-hydroxylase, primarily in the kidney, to form calcitriol (1,25-(OH)2D3), which is the active hormonal fo...

Calcifediol

Calcifediol, also known as calcidiol, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol, or 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (abbreviated 25(OH)D3),[1] is a form of vitamin D produced in the liver by hydroxylation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) by the enzyme vitamin D 25-hydroxylase.[2][3][4] Calcifediol can be further hydroxylated by the enzyme 25(OH)D-1α-hydroxylase, primarily in the kidney, to form calcitriol (1,25-(OH)2D3), which is the active hormonal fo...

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Calcifediol, also known as calcidiol, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol, or 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (abbreviated 25(OH)D3),[1] is a form of vitamin D produced in the liver by hydroxylation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) by the enzyme vitamin D 25-hydroxylase.[2][3][4] Calcifediol can be further hydroxylated by the enzyme 25(OH)D-1α-hydroxylase, primarily in the kidney, to form calcitriol (1,25-(OH)2D3), which is the active hormonal fo...

gemcal ds is prescribed by my doctor for osteoporosis for lower back pain . is it worth taking . ## This is actually just a multivitamin supplement, the regular Gemcal contains Calcitrol, Calcium and Zinc, I would guess that the DS formulation also contains something else, but I can't find any specific information on it. It will not actually treat pain, but by supplementing these vital minerals, especially the calcium, it might help prevent worsening of the Osteoporosis. Are there any other questions? ## It looks like Gemcal DS is actually supposed to contain Calcium Carbonate 1250 mg + Calcitriol 0.25 mcg, typically prescribed for osteoporosis. So it sounds similar to the regular Gemcal, but does vary in its formulation. ## I used to take gemcal ds for 1month that tym it dint pain ...

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I am N Raychaudhuri and 55 yrs old. Recently I am suffering for one month from severe knee pain all the day and cannot sleep..X ray report on knee does not show any abnormality. Pl. suggest me a good pain killer Pl. note that I am having epilepsy but seizure happens once in an a month and regularly taking eptoin 100 mg and Rivotril 0.5 mg four times a day.for seizure control and for knee sever pain I have taken pain killers Ibrufen 400 mg or etrobax(etoricoxib 90) or acemiz (acceclofenac100mg+paracetamol 325mg) does not help Also as per advise of the Doctor I have already taken 16 tablets Gemsoline DS (calcium carbonate 1500+calcitriol 0.25 mcg+vitaminK-7-- 46mcg) and 16 capsules of Zebicom OD (mecobalamin 1500 mcg+Alpha lipoic acid 100 mg+vitamine B6 3mg +folic acid 1.5 mg) Nothing do ...

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