Rocaltrol

Rocaltrol is a drug effective for treating the conditions resulted from low and high levels of parathyroid hormone. The drug is also useful for treating low levels of blood calcium in people who have to be on chronic kidney dialysis. If advised by the doctor the medicine may be taken for managing other disorders.

Rocaltrol represents a form of vitamin D. Calcitriol acts by normalizing and promoting proper absorption and the use of phosphate and calcium by the body in normal bone development and maintenance.

You are not to use Rocaltrol if you have high vitamin D or calcium levels in the blood. The same precaution concerns people with allergy to the drug components.

You are immediately to inform your doctor if you fall into the group described above.

Additional information about the usage of this medicine you can receive from the doctor.

If the symptoms persist or worsen you should refer to professional help.

The information provided is a general description of the medical facts concerning the drug. If you need more detailed explanation about the use of the medication and its effects you should refer to the doctor or other specialist in medicine.