Calcipotriene is a man-made form of vitamin D. It is involved in the growth and development of skin cells. Calcipotriene topical (for the skin) is used to treat plaque psoriasis (psoriasis with scaly patches). Calcipotriene topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For psoriasis. Brand Name(s): Dovonex. Generic Name: Calcipotriene.
For psoriasis. Brand Name(s): Sorilux. Generic Name: Calcipotriene.
For psoriasis. Brand Name(s): Calcitrene. Generic Name: Calcipotriene.
For psoriasis. Generic Name: Calcipotriene.
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Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the body and is involved in the process of bone building. Calcitonin levels in the blood drop after a person has his or her thyroid gland removed. But medicine is not needed to replace this lost hormone. Calcitonin sometimes is...
Calcitonin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland. Calcitonin injection is used to treat Paget's disease of bone, or high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). Calcitonin injection is also used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Calcitonin may also be used...
Calcitonin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland. Calcitonin nasal is used to treat osteoporosis in women who have been in menopause for at least 5 years. Calcitonin nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium from the stomach. Calcitriol is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people who have chronic kidney failure and are not receiving dialysis. Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium...
Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D. Calcitriol topical (for the skin) is used to treat plaque psoriasis (raised, silvery flaking of the skin) in adults and children at least 2 years old. Calcitriol topical is not for use in treating severe forms of psoriasis (with pus, skin peeling, severe redness). Calcitriol topical...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: endocrine disorder, low calcium levels, low phosphate levels, vitamin D deficiency. Generic Name: Calcitriol.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: endocrine disorder, low calcium levels, low phosphate levels, vitamin D deficiency. Brand Name(s): Rocaltrol. Generic Name: Calcitriol.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: endocrine disorder, low calcium levels, low phosphate levels, vitamin D deficiency. Brand Name(s): Rocaltrol. Generic Name: Calcitriol.
For psoriasis. Brand Name(s): Vectical. Generic Name: Calcitriol.
Calcium is a mineral the body needs to make bones and teeth, transmit nerve messages, tighten (contract) muscles, and help the blood to clot and the heart to function properly. Calcium is found in milk and milk products (including yogurt and cheese); in certain leafy, green vegetables (broccoli, bok choy, kale); in...
How to Use It The National Academy of Sciences has established guidelines for calcium that are 25–50% higher than previous recommendations. For ages 19 to 50, calcium intake is recommended to be 1,000 mg daily; for adults over age 51, the recommendation is 1,200 mg daily. 1 The most common supplemental amount for adults...
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A test for calcium in the blood checks the calcium level in the body that is not stored in the bones. Calcium is the most common mineral in the body and one of the most important. The body needs it to build and fix bones and teeth, help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot, and help the heart to...
A test for calcium in urine is a 24-hour test that checks the amount of calcium that is passed from the body in the urine. Calcium is the most common mineral in the body and one of the most important. The body needs it to build and fix bones and teeth, help nerves work, make muscles squeeze together, help blood clot...
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Calcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such as phosphate, and aid in their removal from the body. Calcium acetate is used to control phosphate levels to keep them from getting too high in people with kidney...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Brand Name(s): Phoslo. Generic Name: Calcium Acetate.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Brand Name(s): Phoslyra. Generic Name: Calcium Acetate.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: low calcium levels, high phosphate levels. Generic Name: Calcium Acetate.
Calcium is a mineral that is necessary for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Calcium and vitamin D combination is used to treat or prevent a calcium deficiency. There are many brands and forms of calcium and vitamin D combination available...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: metabolism disorder, vitamin deficiency. Generic Name: Calcium Ascorbate.
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Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium carbonate is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency. There are many brands and forms of calcium carbonate available. Not all brands are listed on...
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