hard earned Doxercalciferol Injection Generic Name: Doxercalciferol Injection (dox ehr kal SIFF eh role) Brand Name: Hectorol Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Doxercalciferol Injection: It is used to treat high parathyroid hormone levels in certain patients. Slideshow Inherited Risk: The BRCA Gene Explained What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Doxercalciferol Injection? If you have an allergy to doxercalciferol or any other part of doxercalciferol injection. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: High calcium levels, high phosphate levels, or high vitamin D levels. If you are taking antacids that have magnesium in them. If you are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take doxercalciferol injection with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Doxercalciferol Injection? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. If you are taking other sources of vitamin D, talk with your doctor. Follow the diet plan that your doctor told you about. Talk with your doctor about whether you may need to take calcium while taking doxercalciferol injection. Very bad and sometimes deadly allergic side effects have rarely happened. Talk with your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. How is this medicine (Doxercalciferol Injection) best taken? Use doxercalciferol injection as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. It is given as a shot into a vein. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. What do I do if I miss a dose? Call your doctor to find out what to do. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of high calcium levels like weakness, confusion, feeling tired, headache, upset stomach and throwing up, hard stools (constipation), or bone pain. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Chest pain or pressure. Shortness of breath. Dry mouth. More thirst. Passing urine more often. A heartbeat that does not feel normal. Not hungry. Metallic taste. Muscle pain. Seizures. Slow heartbeat. Swelling. What are some other side effects of Doxercalciferol Injection? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Dizziness. Joint pain. Weight gain. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Doxercalciferol Injection? If you need to store doxercalciferol injection at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take doxercalciferol injection or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to doxercalciferol injection. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about doxercalciferol Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Images Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: vitamins Consumer resources Doxercalciferol Doxercalciferol Capsules Other brands: Hectorol Professional resources Doxercalciferol (AHFS Monograph) ... +3 more Related treatment guides Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Doxercalciferol Rating No Reviews - Be the first! 8.0 /10 No Reviews - Be the first! 8.0 Rate it! Manufacturers Roxane Laboratories, Inc. Sandoz Inc. Prasco Laboratories Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC More... 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