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Calcitriol Alternatives Compared

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Calcitriol Calcium carbonate Natpara (parathyroid hormone)
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Calcitriol Calcium carbonate Natpara (parathyroid hormone)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets. Calcitriol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Over-the-counter

Prescribed for GERD, Osteoporosis, Hypocalcemia, Osteopenia, Erosive Esophagitis, Indigestion, Stomach Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer. Calcium carbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Hypocalcemia, Hypoparathyroidism. Natpara may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Calcitriol has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Calcium carbonate has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 20 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% reported a negative effect.

Natpara has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic

N/A
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 each
Strength 0.25 mcg
Per unit* $0.44
Cost* $44.47

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Quantity 80 tablet, chewable
Strength 750 mg
Per unit* $0.15
Cost* $11.74

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Quantity 2 powder for injection
Strength 25 mcg/dose
Per unit* $5,298.38
Cost* $10,596.76

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Dosage Forms
  • Injectable solution
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral liquid
  • Compounding powder
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
  • Subcutaneous powder for injection
Brand Names
Rocaltrol Alcalak, Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Heartburn Relief Gum, Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews, Alkets, Alkums, Ami-Lac, Amitone, Cal Oys, Cal-Gest, Cal-Mint, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcid, Calcitab, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Caltro, Chooz, D-Cal, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Children's Relief, Maalox Regular Strength, Oysco 500, Oyster Cal, Oyster Calcium, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Titralac, Trial Antacid, Tums Antacid Naturals, Tums Chewy Bites, Tums Chewy Bites Ultra Strength, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Extra Strength 750, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Regular Strength, Tums Smoothies, Tums Smoothies Extra Strength, Tums Sugar-Free, Tums Ultra 1000 View more

N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

8 hours

N/A

3.02 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
N
Category N Not classified

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 90 drugs are known to interact with Calcitriol:

  • 8 major drug interactions (47 brand and generic names)
  • 82 moderate drug interactions (409 brand and generic names)

A total of 222 drugs are known to interact with Calcium carbonate:

  • 11 major drug interactions (27 brand and generic names)
  • 158 moderate drug interactions (1481 brand and generic names)
  • 53 minor drug interactions (355 brand and generic names)

A total of 5 drugs are known to interact with Natpara:

  • 2 major drug interactions (7 brand and generic names)
  • 3 moderate drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Treatment with calcitriol may require you to adjust your dietary intake of foods which contain... View more
  • Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

August 17, 1978

N/A

January 23, 2015
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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Patient Resources
Professional Resources

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