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Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet

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Anchor Pharma Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Alfacalcidol (0.5mcg)

Overview Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet

Vitamine D supplement, CalciD-0.5mcg Tablet, addresses Vitamin D insufficiency, supporting healthy calcium balance and bone strength. A vitamin D hormone analogue, it's metabolically activated by liver enzymes into calcitriol, the active form of Vitamin D3. This promotes bone health and contributes to overall bodily function. Always follow your physician's instructions; discontinue only under their guidance. Swallow the tablet whole, unchewed, with food. Potential side effects include skin rashes, elevated blood calcium or phosphate, itching, and stomach discomfort. Contraindicated in hypercalcemia or calcification. Regular blood tests monitoring calcium and phosphate levels are recommended. Inform your doctor about pregnancy, pregnancy plans, or breastfeeding. Alcohol consumption is discouraged while using this medication. Dosage adjustments may be necessary for individuals with liver or kidney impairment. Consult your doctor.

Uses of Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet

Addressing Vitamin D insufficiency

Major Benefits of Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as directed by your physician, adhering to both the prescribed dosage and treatment period. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. Artivass 0.5mcg Tablets should be administered with a meal.

Common Side effects of Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet:

  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Abdominal pain
  • Increased calcium level in blood
  • Increased calcium in urine
  • Increased phosphate level in blood

How to use Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet:

Consume this medication precisely as directed by your physician, adhering to the prescribed dosage and timeframe. Ingest the tablet whole; avoid chewing, crushing, or fracturing it. It's recommended to take Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet with a meal.

How Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet works:

Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D3, is produced in the body from the vitamin D analog Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet through liver enzyme action. This process strengthens bones and supports overall bodily functions.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholCAUTION

Use of alcohol with Artivass 0.5mcg tablets requires caution. Seek medical advice before combining them.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet during pregnancy may pose risks. While human data is scarce, animal research indicates potential harm to the unborn child. A physician will assess the advantages against potential hazards prior to prescribing. Seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Using Artivass 0.5mcg tablets while breastfeeding is considered safe. Research in humans indicates minimal drug transfer to breast milk, posing no apparent risk to the infant.

DrivingDrivingSAFE

Driving ability is typically unaffected by Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet.

KidneyKidneyCAUTION

Patients with kidney impairment should use Artivass 0.5mcg tablets cautiously; dosage modification may be necessary. Physician consultation is advised.

LiverLiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Use of Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet in patients with liver impairment appears to pose minimal risk. Current evidence indicates dose modification may be unnecessary; however, physician consultation is recommended.

What if you forget to take Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet :

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Facts to Know About Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet

LabelValue
Type of Compound Vitamin D analog
Potential for Dependence None.
Type of Treatment Essential Vitamins, Minerals, and Nutrients
Mechanism of Action Essential nutrients.

FAQs on Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet

Your prescription includes Artivass 0.5mcg tablets to raise your blood vitamin D concentration.
Adequate vitamin D is crucial for maintaining healthy bones, as it facilitates the body's absorption of dietary calcium. Insufficient vitamin D contributes to weakened bones, bone pain, and muscle weakness, potentially resulting in skeletal conditions such as osteoporosis and fractures.
Measuring the body's vitamin D levels most precisely involves a 25-hydroxyvitamin D blood test. A healthcare provider obtains a blood sample via a small needle inserted into an arm vein. This sample undergoes laboratory analysis to ascertain whether vitamin D blood levels are deficient or excessive.
Optimal vitamin D levels are quantified in nanograms per milliliter (ng/mL), typically falling within a range of 20 to 50 ng/mL.
High blood levels of vitamin D (hypervitaminosis D) pose health risks. Symptoms of vitamin D toxicity can manifest as nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, constipation, fatigue, and unintentional weight reduction. Kidney damage is another potential complication. Elevated blood calcium (hypercalcemia), a consequence of excessive vitamin D, may lead to cognitive impairment, disorientation, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Individuals with an elevated risk of vitamin D insufficiency include breastfed babies, due to the low vitamin D content of human milk; the elderly, whose skin synthesizes vitamin D less effectively with sun exposure than in younger years; and those suffering from hyperthyroidism, chronic kidney disease, or chronic liver disease.
Vitamin D is found in foods including orange juice, fortified breakfast cereals, milk, yogurt, cheese, and egg yolks.
Protect from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Store where children and animals cannot access them.
Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet
324
MRP 395
17% off