Drug
Calcitriol
Pronounced
"kal-SIT-ree-ole"
Notes
Lab and/or medical tests (such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, parathyroid levels) should be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
It is important to closely follow your doctor's diet orders while taking this medication. Foods rich in vitamin D include: fortified dairy products, eggs, sardines, cod liver oil, chicken livers, and freshwater fish. Vitamin D is also obtained from short periods of exposure to the sun. Calcium supplements may be recommended in addition to this medication. The usual recommendation for calcium is 600-1200 milligrams per day. Discuss this with your doctor. Do not take supplements unless directed by your doctor.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.