Question 1

What is Calcitriol Oral used for?

Accepted Answer

Calcitriol Oral is indicated for: Renal secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Question 2

What routes can Calcitriol Oral be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Calcitriol Oral dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Calcitriol Oral dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Calcitriol Oral a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Calcitriol Oral is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Calcitriol Oral?

Accepted Answer

Hypercalcemia is a serious risk — monitor ionized calcium closely. Must control phosphorus first. Give on an empty stomach away from phosphate binders.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Calcitriol Oral?

Accepted Answer

Hypercalcemia is a serious risk — monitor ionized calcium closely. Must control phosphorus first. Give on an empty stomach away from phosphate binders.

Question 7

How does Calcitriol Oral work?

Accepted Answer

Active form of vitamin D3 that increases intestinal calcium absorption and suppresses parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion in renal secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0.0025–0.005 mcg/kg	q24h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.0015–0.0035 mcg/kg	q24h	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Calcitriol Oral

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Species with Calcitriol Oral dosing data (2 dose rules)

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