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Devita Injection is used to treat hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels). It contains calcitriol. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood, which in turn raises calcium levels; thus, it helps treat patients with low levels of calcium who are on chronic renal dialysis. Common side effects of Devita Injection may include Nausea, headache, constipation, or pain/discomfort at the injection site may occur.
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About Devita Injection
Devita Injection is used to treat or prevent some complications such as low calcium levels (hypocalcemia). Hypocalcaemia is characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood. A lack or inadequacy of vitamin D can cause hypocalcemia.
Devita Injection contains calcitriol. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood, which in turn raises calcium levels; thus, it helps to treat patients with low levels of calcium who are on chronic renal dialysis.
In some cases, Devita Injection can cause side effects like nausea, headache, constipation, or pain/discomfort at the injection site. Most of these side effects of Devita Injection do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Before taking the Devita Injection, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and medications you are using. Inform your doctor if you have too much calcium or vitamin D in the blood before receiving the Devita Injection. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Uses of Devita Injection
Devita Injection is used in the treatment of Hypocalcaemia (low calcium levels). The detailed uses of Devita Injection are as follows:
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Alcohol
Caution
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence it is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Devita Injection.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
There are no sufficient and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Devita Injection should be used during pregnancy only if the possible advantages outweigh the potential risks to the foetus. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant before receiving this injection.
Breast Feeding
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Devita Injection should not be used in nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. If Devita Injection is used during breastfeeding, your doctor may monitor the serum calcium levels of both mother and the infant.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Devita Injection does not impact your ability to drive or use machinery.
Liver
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Inform your doctor before receiving the Devita Injection if you have a history of liver disease. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Devita Injection.
Kidney
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Inform your doctor before receiving the Devita Injection if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust your dose depending on your current kidney conditions.
Children
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It is unknown whether Devita Injection is safe for children under 12 years old. Please consult your doctor for more information.
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Devita Injection belongs to the class of a vitamin D analogue. Calcitriol is used to treat or prevent some complications associated with long-term kidney dialysis, such as low calcium levels (Hypocalcaemia).
Devita Injection contains calcitriol, which works by increasing the amount of calcium in your body. It also helps regulate parathyroid hormone levels. Thus it treats patients with low levels of calcium who are on chronic renal dialysis.
Before taking the Devita Injection, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions (especially if you have too much calcium or vitamin D in the blood), all medications you are using (especially Burosumab, Vitamin D) and sensitivities or allergic conditions to medicines or foods.
Parenteral therapy should only be used for patients unable to take oral medications or in an emergency clinical situation.
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