Dihydrotachysterol
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Dihydrotachysterol is a form of vitamin D (a fat soluble vitamin). Dihydrotachysterol is used in the treatment and prevention of vitamin deficiency states and in some bone disorders.
Indications
Dihydrotachysterol is primarily indicated in conditions like Hypocalcemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypophosphatemia, Renal osteodystrophy, Tetany.
Contraindications
Dihydrotachysterol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypercalcemia, Hypervitaminosis.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Dihydrotachysterol, which give rise to further complications include Hypercalcemia, Hyperphosphatemia. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Dihydrotachysterol include Headache, Anorexia, Hypercalcemia, Apathy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Dihydrotachysterol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Thirst, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Sweating, Somnolence, Polyuria, Bone pain, Metallic taste, Lassitude.
Warnings
Dihydrotachysterol should be used with caution in patients with cardiac disease, atherosclerosis or those receiving digoxin because hypercalcemia with cardiac arrhythmias can result. Evaluate vitamin D administration in fortified food, diet and drugs. It may be necessary to limit dietary vitamin D during treatment. If products of vitamin D contain tartrazine may cause allergic reaction (including bronchial asthma) in susceptible individuals, Specially patients with aspirin hypersensitivity. It is classified as pregnancy category C and should be used with caution during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients. 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.
Adult Dosage
0.2 to 1 mg (0.6 (0.6)) 24 hourly PO — Maintainance dose
0.8 to 2.4 mg (1.6 (1.6)) As recommended. PO — Initial dose
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Dihydrotachysterol was found.
Storage
Oral Soln, Caps, Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 15°C.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.