| What is Hectorol used for? Hectorol is used
to lower high parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels in patients
undergoing chronic kidney dialysis.
Who should not be treated with Hectorol?
- People with a high level of calcium in the blood.
- People with signs of extremely high levels of vitamin
D.
Special Warnings with Hectorol:
- Periodic monitoring of your condition by your doctor
is important while being treated with Hectorol.
- Because Hectorol affects the absorption of calcium
be the body, it is important for you and your doctor to
be aware of the early symptoms of too much calcium in your
blood, including weakness, headache, excessive sleepiness,
nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, muscle pain,
bone pain and metal taste in your mouth. If you have these
symptoms, contact your doctor right away. Later symptoms
include frequent need to urinate, loss of appetite, weight
loss, pink eye, sensitivity to sunlight, nasal discharge,
skin itching, and fever.
General Precautions with Hectorol:
- Do not take Hectorol with magnesium containing
antacids, because these may cause too much magnesium to
build up in your body.
- Do not take Hectorol with mineral oil or cholesterol-lowering
drugs containing cholestyramine, because these may reduce
the amount of Hectorol absorbed by your body.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Because certain other medications can interact with
Hectorol, review all medications that you are taking with
your health care provider, including those that you take without
a prescription.
Tell your health care provider if you are trying to
become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
What are some possible side effects of Hectorol?
(This is NOT a complete list of side effects
reported with Hectorol. Your health care provider can discuss
with you a more complete list of side effects.)
Side effects of Hectorol are, in general, similar
to those of high blood calcium associated with too much vitamin
D intake. Some side effects are:
- Swelling
- Headache
- Generally not feeling well
- Shortness of breath
- Joint pain
- Weight gain
For more detailed information about Hectorol, ask your health
care provider.
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