Alfa Arcium is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alfa Arcium is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Alfa Arcium safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Alfa Arcium in pregnant women.
Is the use of Alfa Arcium safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Alfa Arcium.
What is the effect of Alfa Arcium on the Kidneys?
Using Alfa Arcium does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Alfa Arcium on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Alfa Arcium on the liver.
What is the effect of Alfa Arcium on the Heart?
Alfa Arcium is not harmful for the heart.
Alfa Arcium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alfa Arcium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Yes, Alfa Arcium can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinical meaningful interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Alfa Arcium along with ibuprofen if taken as directed by the doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Alfa Arcium contains calcitriol which is a vitamin D analog. Normally, calcitriol is produced by the kidneys which help in maintaining the normal levels of calcium and phosphate in the body through its absorption in the intestine and its retention but due to kidney failure, the body is unable to maintain that balance which causes low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) and low phosphate levels (hypophosphatemia). Hence in this way Alfa Arcium restores this balance. Alfa Arcium also inhibits the release of the parathyroid hormone in case of secondary hyperparathyroidism which restores the normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the body. In this way Alfa Arcium works in the management of hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, and secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Usually Alfa Arcium is given for 2 - 4 weeks which may vary from case to case basis depending on the age, gender, and diagnosis of the patient. You are advised take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed as an excess of Alfa Arcium can also cause hypervitaminosis D which is high levels of vitamin D in our body that can lead to unpleasant side effects such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and fatigue.
Alfa Arcium is a brand name of calcitriol. It belongs to the class of drugs known as vitamin D analog. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hypoparathyroidism which is decreased levels of parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid gland and secondary hyperparathyroidism which is increased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) usually seen in patients with chronic renal failure. It is also used in the deficiency of calcium (hypocalcemia) associated with chronic renal dialysis and postmenopausal osteoporosis. It is used off-label for the treatment of vitamin D dependent rickets.
No, Alfa Arcium should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
