Calcitriol (1mcg)
Laretol 1mcg Injection is given in women after menopause to strengthen weak bones. It helps in reducing bone damage. It is administered as an injection. It is advised not to self-administer the injection, it should be done by a healthcare professional.Do not take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine without consulting your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids such as water to avoid feeling dehydrated. Avoid using antacids as it can cause difficulty for the medicine to absorb.Use of this medicine may cause reactions such as redness, pain, or swelling at the site of injection. Let your doctor know if you are bothered by it. In patients with kidney disease, dose adjustment may be required. Consult with your doctor. Try to avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment with this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Laretol
1 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Laretol 1mcg Injection 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.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Laretol 1mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Laretol 1mcg Injection 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.
Laretol 1mcg Injection 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.
Laretol 1mcg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Laretol 1mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Laretol 1mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, regular monitoring of phosphate levels may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Laretol 1mcg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Laretol 1mcg Injection is recommended.
Laretol 1mcg Injection is the active form of Vitamin D. It increases the levels of Vitamin D in your blood which helps to increase calcium levels in the blood by increasing the absorption rate of calcium from your intestine. Thus, it is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency and postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Laretol 1mcg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Laretol 1mcg Injection.
Laretol 1mcg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Laretol 1mcg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Laretol 1mcg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
