Calcitriol kidney

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Avatar n tn Capsules are given by mouth once daily. Calcitriol helps prevent further kidney deterioration, regenerates the kidneys and helps restore normal function. It was given routinely to human dialysis patients. In pets, Calcitriol is only effective when the value of the blood calcium multiplied by the blood phosphorus level is less than 40. After over 15 years, of successful international clinical trials, Calcitriol is still considered experimental in pets.
665125 tn?1273023924 We keep the calcium level slightly low to minimize kidney damage from excess calcitriol and calcium intake.
1916673 tn?1420233270 I have recently been reading a piece about calcitriol, which is a form of vitamin D that promotes the level of calcium in a canine body. This is not a new initiative in the treatment of kidney failure in dogs - and certainly should not be introduced without precautions - but it does have some promising effects.
Avatar n tn Calcitriol is a natural form of Vitamin D that was formerly used for human dialysis patients to restore kidney function. Calcitriol is currently available for dogs and cats in kidney failure and veterinarians order it through various compounding pharmacies. Calcitriol is compounded specifically for each pet according to their body weight and BUN-Creatinine levels. It is given to pets as a capsule by mouth once a day.
Avatar n tn parathyroid failure after 3 years post TT? by LLV123, 4 minutes ago Hi, I had TT 3 years ago, had 1 para removed accidentally, 1 re implanted, 2 were "fine" Had low Ca post TT for a few weeks, then ok. Now, 3 years later, had some muscle twitching, had low ionized Ca {1.09, 1.10, 1.14 after I had infusions for 3 days of IV CA. Serum was ok, not high but low 8's. My endo put me on Calcitriol and said para's are failing. NO WAY!!
Avatar n tn 5 glands removed, was in the hospital one night due to having 3.5 glands removed and put on calcitriol twice a day and 8 extra strength tums a day. because my calcium fell to 8 and my pth to 10 post surgery. Two days later my PTH was 6 (range 10-65) and my calcium was 8.5 (range 8.8-10,2). That was last week. This week, the surgeon said to take one calictriol and stay on the 8 tums a day and then said that an endo should now follow me.
Avatar f tn The values for calcium and phosphorus are also important values to have because once the value of the calcium multiplied by the phosphorus level is less then 40, calcitriol may be used. Calcitriol is a natural, active form of Vitamin D that human dialysis patients used to take to regenerate the kidneys and my patients results with this have been excellent. The fluid diuresis is necessary to flush the ammonia from the body. Many dogs do not like K/D and therefore do not eat it.
Avatar m tn I have been on a regime of Synthroid, Cytomel (T3) and Calcitriol for 18 months. Blood assays have been in the correct range for the past 14 months. No recurrence of any tumors During the past six months I have been experiencing high blood pressure and two TIA's (mini strokes). Is it possible that my supplement program could be elevating my blood pressure?
Avatar f tn Today kidney therapy may include Calcitriol, which is a natural form of vitamin D and is compounded specifically for each pet. Capsules are given by mouth once daily. Calcitriol helps prevent further kidney deterioration, regenerates the kidneys and helps restore normal function. It was given routinely to human dialysis patients. In pets, Calcitriol is only effective when the value of the blood calcium multiplied by the blood phosphorus level is less than 40.
Avatar f tn Our 6 and half year old basset Lucy was diagnosed 4 weeks ago with kidney failure. The first 2 weeks went well with subq fluids, nausea meds, HILLS food, plus we added a B vitamin and Tums. Lucy has not ate anything on her own the past 2 weeks. In addition to what we were trying, we added another nausea med, increased fluids and an appetite stimulate. We manually give her about 3 tablespoons of prepared food a couple times a day.
Avatar f tn We have also had excellent results with a natural herbal kidney product called Kidney Essentials available at www.drcarol.com. This has lowered BUN and Creatinine levels within in 30-60 days in many older dogs with kidney failure. Epikacin is an outdated calcium based product made by the same company marketing Azodyl. Epikacin was used to bind excess phosphorus which occurs with failing kidneys.
4294592 tn?1354141595 My concern is the vitamin d lab she ran. The doctor states my vitamin d is low. How is that possible on calcitriol? Also she wanted me to increase my calcitriol but what does that blood test measure? Active or inactive vitamin d?
393419 tn?1228447393 so. . .after my TT on 8/4/08, I had severe hypocalcemia. . .ended up back in the hospital for a week on iv calcium drip etc. etc. etc. i had an appointment with the endo today (Friday 9/19/08), and my calcium numbers were good: 9.6 totally normal he actually told me to stop taking the calcitriol, but when he tapped my face to do the "Chvostek's Sign", my lips spasmed. . .
455126 tn?1212432198 You may want to ask at your appointment if they ended up removing any of your parathyroids, and how many if they did. I had surgery in January and now only have one parathyroid so am still on calcium 3x's per day and calcitriol, my parathyroid is finaly starting to kick back in but it's still a bit low to be able to take me off all that completely yet. Sometimes if I feel any tingling I will take a tums (that's in addition to what I already take) just as a quick fix.
Avatar m tn These cells express CYP27B1, the gene encoding for the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of the vitamin-D hormonally active metabolite, calcitriol. Treatment with vitamin-D(3) resulted in calcitriol production and induction of calcitriol target gene CYP24A1, indicating that these cells contain the full machinery for vitamin-D metabolism and activity. Notably, treatment with calcitriol resulted in HCV inhibition.
Avatar m tn These cells express CYP27B1, the gene encoding for the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of the vitamin D hormonally active metabolite, calcitriol. Treatment with vitamin D(3) resulted in calcitriol production and induction of calcitriol target gene CYP24A1, indicating that these cells contain the full machinery for vitamin D metabolism and activity. Notably, treatment with calcitriol resulted in HCV inhibition.
Avatar m tn Treatment with vitamin-D(3) resulted in calcitriol production and induction of calcitriol target gene CYP24A1, indicating that these cells contain the full machinery for vitamin-D metabolism and activity. Notably, treatment with calcitriol resulted in HCV inhibition. Collectively, these findings suggest that vitamin-D(3) has an anti-viral activity which is mediated by its active metabolite.
1093351 tn?1317810854 Endocrinologist blew me off and said I had kidney failure and probably needed more vitamin D. I have one kidney so that startled me. That and being angry over being blown off led me to pay out of pocket for a kidney specialist and CT. Verdict : see an endocrinologist about parathyroid tumor/nothing wrong with kidney to cause declining function.
Avatar n tn Hi, I had TT 3 years ago, had 1 para removed accidentally, 1 re implanted, 2 were "fine" Had low Ca post TT for a few months, then ok. 3 years later, had low ionized Ca had infusions for 3 days of IV CA. Serum was ok, not high but low 8's. My endo put me on Calcitriol and said para's are failing. NO WAY!! I showed blood work "pre" TT and Ca was 8.4 so run lowish. Took Calcitriol for 3 days, asked endo if I could try OTC to raise it, didn't like the Calciriol...
Avatar f tn Acquired form is generally due to an autoimmune disorder in which the body reacts against its own parathyroid cells. Resistance of kidney and bones to PTH is very rare. “Vitamin D and calcium supplements are the primary treatments for this disease regardless of the cause. The only exception is when the inactivity of PTH is due to hypomagnasemia which is readily treated with magnesium supplementation. At this time, a replacement form of PTH is not available.
4294592 tn?1354141595 I received a call from my doctor saying my vitamin d levels are low. She did not give me the range. I have hypoparathyroidism due to surgery i take 50mcg's of calcitriol a day to mantain calcium level. She wants me to add another 25mcg's of calcitriol because my vitamin d is low. Does that sound right? Because i would think that the test she did would have to be specific looking at the active and inactive forms of vitamin d. I dont know what to do but i dont think she is right..
Avatar m tn Vitamin D blocks the growth of cancer tumors. The active form of vitamin D, calcitriol, does most of the work. Calcitriol is made in the liver and in various organs affected by cancer. This form of vitamin D offers several benefits: * Activates vitamin D receptors, which turn genes on and off * Prevents cancer from starting (Calcitriol encourages cells to either adapt to their new organ or commit apoptosis [cell suicide].
Avatar m tn My doctors never believed me that I was taking my 6 tums 1,000 mg 6x a day with the calcitriol that i also took twice a day. I am no longer covered with health insuance so I have not had any lab tests. Is it possible your calcium can be so low for so long your body gets use to the effects? My hands still cramp up when I do my hair in the morning. I cant even pry it back to normal. The hospital cant help me in fact they were just experementing with my hypoparathyroidism.