subject: Alfacip (alfacalcidol) Is A Form Of Vitamin D Used To Treat Hypocalcemia [print this page] Brand name: Brand name:
Alfacip
Generic name:
Alfacalcidol
Description:
Alfacip (Alfacalcidol) is a form of vitamin D used to treat hypocalcemia (not enough calcium in the blood). This medicine is also used to treat certain types of bone disease that may occur with kidney disease in patients who are undergoing kidney dialysis.
What is the most important information I should know about Alfacip?
* Contact your doctor if you experience weakness, headache, nausea and vomiting, dry mouth, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation, a metallic taste in your mouth, increased thirst and/ or urination, decreased appetite, or muscle or bone pain.
How should I take Alfacip?
* Take Alfacip exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
* Take each dose with a full glass of water.
* Do not crush or chew the tablets or capsules. Swallow them whole.
* Follow your doctor"s recommendation regarding diet and calcium supplementation while taking Alfacip.
* Store Alfacip at room temperature away from moisture, light, and heat.
What are the possible side effects of Alfacip?
# If you experience any of the following side effects, stop taking Alfacip and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor:
* an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
* an irregular heartbeat;
* nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
* dry mouth;
* constipation;
* weakness;
* headache;
* a metallic taste;
* muscle or bone pain; or
* drowsiness.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
