Calcitriol 1μg

1. Efficacy & Effectiveness

1) Treatment for hypocalcemia in chronic kidney dialysis patients.

2) Improvement of skeletal dysplasia by remarkable reducing elevated parathyroid hormone levels.

2. Administration & Dosage

The initial recommended dose of the drug, as calcitriol, is administered three times a week with 0.5 µg (about 0.01 µg per kg body weight) every other day. the drug, an IV bolus, can be administered through a catheter at the end of hemodialysis. If a satisfactory response does not appear on the biochemical reference ​​and clinical observation, the amount is increased from 0.25 to 0.50 ㎍ every 2 to 4 weeks. Most patients on hemodialysis show an effect at a dose of 0.5 to 3.0 µg (0.05 to 0.05 µg per kg body weight) three times a week. ○ Cautions for use 1) Serum calcium and phosphorus levels should be measured at least twice a week during the appropriate period...