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Kalosar and Hypercalcemia

Result of checking the interaction of drug Kalosar and disease Hypercalcemia for safety when used together.

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Kalosar <> Hypercalcemia

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of calcipotriene topical preparations is contraindicated in patients with demonstrated hypercalcemia or evidence of vitamin D toxicity. Calcipotriene is a synthetic vitamin D3 analog. Systemic absorption of topically applied calcipotriene ranges from less than 1% for the scalp solution to 5% to 6% for the ointment. Calcipotriene has been reported to be 100 to 200 times less potent in its effects on calcium utilization than natural vitamin D, which facilitates the absorption of calcium in the intestine. Transient, rapidly reversible elevation of serum calcium has been reported following the topical administration of calcipotriene. If elevation in serum calcium outside the normal range occurs, treatment should be discontinued until normal calcium levels are restored. Patients should be advised to contact their physician if they experience early symptoms of hypercalcemia such as weakness, fatigue, somnolence, headache, anorexia, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea, vertigo, tinnitus, ataxia, exanthema, muscle pain, bone pain, and irritability.

References:

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Kalosar

Generic Name: calcipotriene topical

Brand Name: Dovonex, Kalosar, Calcitrene, Sorilux

Synonyms: n.a.

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