HYPOCALCEMIA OF RENAL FAILURE DRUGS

Question 1

what is the drug class for calcitriol

Answer 1

vitamin D analog

Question 2

uses for calcitriol

Answer 2

• Chronic Renal Dialysis Associated Hypocalcemia
• Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Moderate to Severe Kidney Disease

Question 3

generic name is calcitriol - what is the route of administration

Answer 3

brand name is rocaltrol - PO/IV

Question 4

what are the contraindications of calcitriol

Answer 4

• Hypercalcemia or evidence of vitamin D toxicity
• Hypersensitivity to calcitriol, other vitamin D analogues, or other ingredients

Question 5

what is the warnings for calcitriol

Answer 5

• Risk of hypercalcemia
• risk of hyperphosphatemia–> as calcitriol can also increase phosphate absorption from the GI tract