Tacalcitol

'Tacalcitol is a synthetic analogue of calcitrol, active form of a fat soluble vitamin D3. Vitamin D, sometimes considered to be a hormone or a hormone precursor. Tacalcitol is involved in promoting normal bone development in body by regulating calcium, phosphorus and minerals. Vitamin D is a secosteroid and sometimes known as the ''sunshine vitamin'' because formed in the skin from 7-dehydrocholesterol under the influence of ultraviolet irradiation. Tacalcitol is also found in certain foods. Fish liver oils, especially code liver oil are good sources of vitamin D. Dairy products contain some vitamin but the potency varies with season.'

Brands
BONALFA
Adult Dose
Dose: 1 to 5 mcg
Single Dose: 3 (3)
Frequency: 24 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions: For 12 Weeks in a year for 2 Years
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
It belongs to Vitamin D agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Vitamin D Analogue pharmacological group.
Contraindications
Tacalcitol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tacalcitol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Redness, Itching, Burning, Tingling, Local irritation.
Indications
Tacalcitol is primarily indicated in conditions like NSAID-associated ulceration, Pneumothorax.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Tacalcitol was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Oint, lotion Store . Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
Avoid tacalcitol to contact with eyes. Avoid exposure to UV radiation,because it may be degraded by UV rays.
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