Cholecalciferol (Cholecalciferol)
Overview of Cholecalciferol
Cholecalciferol is a naturally ocurring form of vitamin D (a fat-soluble vitamin). Cholecalciferol is produced from 7-dehydrocholesterol, a sterol present in mamalian skin, by ultraviolet irradiations. It used in the treatment and prevention of vitamin D deficiency states and some other bone disorders.
Indication of Cholecalciferol
Cholecalciferol is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypocalcaemia, Rickets, Vitamin D deficiency, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Hypoparathyroidism, Malignant neoplasms, Osteomalacia, Psoriasis.
Contraindication of Cholecalciferol
Cholecalciferol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcaemia,Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Cholecalciferol
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Cholecalciferol, which give rise to further complications include Hypercalciuria, Renal damage, Hypercalcemia.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Cholecalciferol include Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Polyuria, Sweating, Headache, Anorexia, Vertigo, Thirst, lassitude.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cholecalciferol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Anorexia, Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, Lassitude.
Precautions of Cholecalciferol
Taking this medicine is not a substitute for a well-balanced diet and exercise. Talk with your doctor or health care provider and follow a healthy lifestyle. Do not take this medicine with high-fiber foods, large amounts of alcohol, or drinks containing caffeine. Do not take this medicine within 2 hours of any other medicines. it should not be used in patient with hypercalcemia Monitor plasma Calcium Concentration at regular interval.