Dihydrotachysterol (Dihydrotachysterol)
Overview of Dihydrotachysterol
Dihydrotachysterol is a form of vitamin D (a fat soluble vitamin). Dihydrotachysterol is used in the treatment and prevention of vitamin deficiency states and in some bone disorders.
Indication of Dihydrotachysterol
Dihydrotachysterol is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypocalcaemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypophosphataemia, Renal osteodystrophy, Tetany.
Contraindication of Dihydrotachysterol
Dihydrotachysterol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcaemia,Hypervitaminosis.
Side Effects of Dihydrotachysterol
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dihydrotachysterol, which give rise to further complications include Hypercalcemia, Hyperphosphatemia.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Dihydrotachysterol include Headache, Anorexia, Hypercalcemia, Apathy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dihydrotachysterol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Thirst, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Sweating, Somnolence, Polyuria, Bone pain, Metallic taste, Lassitude.
Precautions of Dihydrotachysterol
Dihydrotachysterol should be used with caution in patients with cardiac disease, atherosclerosis or those receiving dogoxin because hypercalcemia with cardiac arrythmias can result. Evaluate vitamin D administration in fortified food, diet and drugs. It may be necessary to limit dietary vitamin D during treatment. If products of vitamin D contain tartrazine may cause allergic reaction (including bronchial asthma) in susceptible individuals, Specially patients with aspirin hypersensitivity. It is classified as pregnancy category C and should be used with caution during pregnancy only if clearly needed.