Note: This product is not licenced in Australia at the time of publication. The information in this monograph applies to the specified brand, formulation and strength only.
Trade name
Calcitriol (USP)
Strength
1 microgram/mL (volume: 1 mL)
2 microgram/mL (volume: 1 mL)
IV administration
Give undiluted or dilute to a convenient volume and give as a rapid injection over 15 seconds.
Intermittent infusion: Give undiluted over 15 minutes.
Haemodialysis: Administer undiluted through the haemodialysis catheter at the end of haemodialysis as a rapid injection, followed by a flush with a compatible fluid.
Non-PVC bags and giving sets should be used.
Other routes of administration
IM: Not recommended.
SC: Not recommended.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Additional information
Solution should be clear and colourless to slightly yellow.
Protect from light during storage.