{"id":18395,"date":"2017-11-30T13:01:28","date_gmt":"2017-11-30T07:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18395"},"modified":"2018-08-02T13:52:40","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T08:22:40","slug":"calciferol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18395","title":{"rendered":"Calciferol \u2013 Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Drisdol, <\/span>Calcidol<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, Vitamin D2, Calciferol<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Vitamins<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name:<\/strong> Ergocalciferol<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information about Calciferol:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calciferol is also known as vitamin D2. It helps in the absorption of calcium in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calciferol is used to treat:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rickets- bones become very weak due to vitamin D deficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hypoparathyroidism- reduced secretion of parathyroid hormone<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Calciferol Approved by U.S. FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It has been approved by U.S. FDA (Food &amp; Drug Administration).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of <\/strong><strong>Calciferol<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is used to treat rickets (it is a condition in which bones become very weak due to vitamins D deficiency) as well as hypoparathyroidism (it is a disease that occurs due to reduced secretion of parathyroid hormone).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is also used to regulate the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood and thus helps strengthen bones and teeth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vitamin D prevents osteoporosis (a disease that causes bone rarefaction and increases the risk of fracturing), prostate and breast cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is very important to maintain the healthy immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It helps in the absorption of calcium from dietary supplements or food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It slows down the progress of arthritis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Calciferol<\/strong> <strong>Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The side effects of Calciferol are:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stiffness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Signs of allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling of the mouth, tongue, face or lips<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tightness in the chest<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Difficulty breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Brittle bones or bone pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Metallic taste in your mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Excessive thirst<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Excessive urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bone or muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stomach cramps<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Irregular heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sleepiness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of <\/strong><strong>Calciferol<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You should use this medicine as recommended by your doctor or as directed on the prescription label. Your dose is based on your diet, medical condition, age, amount of sun exposure and response to the treatment. Vitamin D shows best absorption when consumed with food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Liquid medication should be measured by using dosing syringe provided or a <\/span>medication measuring<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0spoon to ensure you get the exact dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss the Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">In case you miss the dose, take it the moment you remember. But, if it is time to have your next dose, better skip the missed dose. You must not take extra medication to make up for the missed dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An overdose of this drug may cause life-threatening or serious adverse effects<strong>. <\/strong>Use this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not use this medicine in smaller of larger amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The overdose of this medicine can cause the following side effects:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Changes in heart rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Feeling unusually hot<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe pain in upper stomach radiating to the back<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Bone or muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of interest in sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Strange behavior or thoughts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Metallic taste in your mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itchy skin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Contact local health emergency room in case of overdose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Calciferol:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calciferol can interact with the following drugs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Digoxin (<\/span>lanoxin<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, digitalis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seizure medication<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sucralfate (<\/span>carafate<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Steroids (prednisone and others)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diuretics or water pills<em>, <\/em>such as:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Hydrochlorothiazide (<\/span>hydrodiuril<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>hyzaar<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>vasoretic<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>lopressor hct<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>zestoretic<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Metolazone (<\/span>zaroxolyn<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>mykrox<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chlorthalidone (<\/span>thalitone<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">, <\/span>hygroton<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chlorothiazide (<\/span>diuril<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Indapamide (<\/span>lozol<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You should let your doctor know before consuming any of the above medicines. Calciferol may also interact with minerals, vitamins, herbal products or some drugs prescribed by other doctors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habits You Must Follow When on <\/strong><strong>Calciferol<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The effectiveness of a drug depends on the lifestyle and food habits of a person using it. If you follow a healthy lifestyle such as daily exercising, sleeping (at least eight hours) or getting up on time, and avoiding unhealthy food, it may help in getting the drug\u2019s desired effects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You should inform your doctor about your eating habits and lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You must avoid taking mineral supplements, other vitamins, antacids or calcium supplements unless your doctor tells you to do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Remember:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stop taking Calciferol if you ever had an allergy to this medicine or have a high levels of vitamin D or calcium in the blood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Inform your medical healthcare provider if you have kidney disease, heart disease, electrolyte imbalance or coronary artery disease. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe is <\/strong><strong>Calciferol<\/strong><strong> for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It is under a pregnancy category C which means you should use this if the benefits are more than risks. Animal studies reveal risk and human studies are not available. Also, neither animal or human studies have been done. You must let your doctor know if you are pregnant before you start taking it or planning to become pregnant while using it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calciferol excretes into breast milk, so don\u2019t use it unless you consult your doctor\u00a0 because it may harm your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible due to Prolonged Use of <\/strong><strong>Calciferol<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you take a drug for a long time, it may have a bad effect on your health. Your doctor may decrease the Calciferol dose if your condition improves and will suggest how long you need to take the medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of <\/strong><strong>Calciferol<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Calciferol\u00a0is available as both prescription and over the counter medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0\u00a0Drisdol, Calcidol, Vitamin D2, Calciferol Category: Vitamins Generic Name: Ergocalciferol Introduction and Quick Information about Calciferol: Calciferol is also known as vitamin D2. It helps in the absorption of calcium in the body. 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