Generic Name
AlfacalcidolPacks Price
- Cap 0.5mcg(060086): 1x10: 114.75: 135.00
- Cap 0.5mcg(060086): 3x10: 317.05: 373.00
Alfagen
Therapeutic Group
Vitamin A, D & CombinationsIndication Dosage
Severe Renal Impairment Requiring Vitamin D Therapy:
Oral Or By IV Inj:
- Adult: Initially 1 Microgram Daily, Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec, Adjusted Dose To Avoid Hypercalcaemia; Maintenance 0.25-1 Microgram Daily.
- Elderly: Initially 500 Nanograms Daily, Adjusted Dose To Avoid Hypercalcaemia; Maintenance 0.25-1 Microgramdaily
Hypophosphataemic Rickets, Persistent Hypocalcemia due To Hypoparathyroidism Or Pseudohypoparathyroidism:
Oral Or By IV Inj:
- Children 1 Month-11 Yrs: 25-50 Nanograms/kg Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec, Once Daily; Maximum1 Microgram Per Day.
- Children 12 & Above: 1 Microgram Once Daily, Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec.
Prevention Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Renal Or Cholestatic Liver Disease:
Oral Or By IV Inj:
- Children 1 Month-11 Yrs:(body weight Up To 20 Kg):15-30 Nanograms/kg Once Daily; Max. Per Dose 500nanograms; (body weight 20 Kg And above): 250-500 Nanograms Once Daily, Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec
- Children 12yrs & Above: 250-500 Nanograms Once Daily. One Drop Of Alfacalcidol 2 Microgram/ml Oral Drops Contains Approximately 100 Nanograms of Alfacalcidol, Oral Or IV Injection Over 30 Sec
Content
- Cap /Tab 0.25 Mcg /0.5 Mcg /1 Mcg: Alfacalcidol 0.25 Mcg /0.5 Mcg /1 Mcg.
- Drop Per ml: Alfacalcidol 0.2 Mcg.
- Inj 1 Mcg: Per 0.5 ml: Alfacalcidol 1 Mcg.
Pregnancy
Risk Cannot Be Ruled Out.
Stability
- Vitamin D Analogue
Contra Indications
- Hypercalcaemia, Metastatic Calcification.
Precautions
- Hypercalcaemia, Metastatic Calcification.
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Rare: Nephrocalcinosis
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Symptoms Of Overdose Include Anorexia
- Lassitude
- Weight Loss
- Gi Disorders
- Polyuria
- Sweating
- Headache
- Thirst
- Vertigo And Raised Concentration Of Calcium And Phosphate In Plasma And Urine.
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif