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Tag: Metabolic bone disease

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What Is Rocaltrol Used For? Understanding Calcitriol's Purpose

4 min read
Rocaltrol is a brand name for calcitriol, the most potent and active form of vitamin D, which plays a crucial role in regulating calcium and phosphate in the body. It is primarily used to manage conditions resulting from a body’s inability to produce sufficient active vitamin D, often due to chronic kidney disease or parathyroid disorders.

What is the drug Zodoray 0 25 used for?

4 min read
Did you know that Zodoray 0 25, which contains the active ingredient alfacalcidol, is a powerful vitamin D analogue used to treat conditions caused by abnormal vitamin D and mineral metabolism? This medication is primarily prescribed to manage diseases where adjusting the body's delicate balance of calcium and phosphate is necessary.

What is the use of Fintrol Tablet? Clarifying the Role of Fintriol (Calcitriol)

3 min read
While the name 'Fintrol Tablet' does not correspond to a standard medical drug, it is often a misinterpretation of 'Fintriol Capsule,' which contains the active ingredient calcitriol, a powerful analog of Vitamin D used to treat a variety of bone and mineral-related conditions. Studies indicate that Fintriol effectively helps increase the body's absorption of calcium from the intestine, which is crucial for maintaining bone health and treating conditions caused by low calcium levels.