| Pronunciation |
 (kole
e kal SI fer
ole) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Delta-D® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| D3 |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Vitamin D Analog |
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| Use |
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Dietary supplement, treatment of vitamin D deficiency or prophylaxis of deficiency |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Contraindications |
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Hypercalcemia; hypersensitivity to cholecalciferol or any component; malabsorption syndrome; evidence of vitamin D toxicity |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Central nervous system: Irritability, headache Dermatologic: Pruritus Endocrine & metabolic: Polydipsia Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, pancreatitis, metallic taste Neuromuscular & skeletal: Bone pain, myalgia Ocular: Conjunctivitis, photophobia Renal: Polyuria |
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| Drug Interactions |
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Thiazide diuretics, cholestyramine, colestipol, corticosteroids, mineral oil, phenytoin, barbiturates, digitalis glycosides, antacids (magnesium) |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: 400-1000 units/day |
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| Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status |
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May cause irritability; rare reports of psychosis |
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| Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment |
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None reported |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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Do not take more than the recommended amount. While taking this medication, your physician may want you to follow a special diet or take a calcium supplement. Follow this diet closely. Avoid taking magnesium supplements or magnesium containing antacids. Early symptoms of hypercalcemia include weakness, fatigue, somnolence, headache, anorexia, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, muscle pain, bone pain, and irritability. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Do not administer more than the recommended amount. While taking this medication, your physician may want you to follow a special diet or take a calcium supplement. Follow this diet closely. Avoid taking magnesium supplements or magnesium containing antacids. Early symptoms of hypercalcemia include weakness, fatigue, somnolence, headache, anorexia, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, muscle pain, bone pain, and irritability. |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Tablet: 400 units, 1000 units |
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