Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet

Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet is primarily used to treat low blood calcium and phosphate levels. Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet effectively treats Vitamin D deficiency, renal osteodystrophy (changes in bone caused by kidney failure), hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make high levels of calcium in the body), hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid glands make low levels of calcium in the body), hypocalcaemia (low levels of calcium), and rickets or osteomalacia (softening or deforming of bones due to lack of calcium). Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body has low Vitamin D levels and is caused by inadequate nutrition, intestinal malabsorption, or lack of exposure to sunlight.

Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet contains 'Alfacalcidol,' which is an analogue of Vitamin D. It is a nutritional supplement activated by liver enzymes after intake. Alfacalcidol is further converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) and works by strengthening the bones by increasing the calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. Calcium and phosphate are essential substances for forming healthy bones and teeth.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as weakness, fatigue, sleepiness, headache, loss of appetite, dry mouth, a metallic taste, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects of Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrients from food). Brief your medical history if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), or kidney stones. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet. Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet is safe to use in children when advised by the doctor.

Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet is used in the treatment of low blood calcium and phosphate levels. It is effective in managing the following conditions:

• Vitamin D Deficiency: Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet helps replenish vitamin D levels by converting to calcitriol (Vitamin D3) and enhancing calcium absorption.
• Hypocalcaemia: Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet helps raise blood calcium levels by stimulating calcium absorption from the intestine and reabsorption from the bones and kidneys.
• Osteomalacia (in adults) or Rickets (in children): Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet helps strengthen bones by improving calcium and phosphate absorption and promoting bone mineralisation (deposition of minerals in bone tissue).
• Hyperparathyroidism: Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet helps suppress excess parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, which can cause bones to weaken.
• Hypoparathyroidism: Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet compensates for low PTH levels by maintaining calcium and phosphate balance in the body.
• Renal Osteodystrophy: Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet helps manage this condition by regulating calcium, phosphate, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, thereby improving bone quality and reducing fractures and pain.

• Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet should be taken with food for better absorption.
• Your doctor will recommend the appropriate dose and duration of this medication based on your medical condition.
• Swallow Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water
• Do not crush, chew, break, or open it.

Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet is used to treat low blood calcium and phosphate levels. It contains Alfacalcidol, a vitamin D analogue. It is used to treat vitamin D deficiency, renal osteodystrophy, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, hypocalcaemia, and rickets or osteomalacia. Liver enzymes activate Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet after intake, which is further converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol). It works by strengthening the bones by increasing the calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet or its inactive components. Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). Brief your medical history if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), and kidney stones. Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet is excreted into the breast milk; hence, consult your doctor before taking Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet if you are a breastfeeding mother. Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; therefore, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet. Artivass 0.5mcg Tablet is safe to use in children only when advised by the doctor.