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Ergocalciferol (Ergocalciferol) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Hypervitaminosis D is characterized by effects on the following organ system:

Renal: Impairment of renal function with polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, hypercalciuria, reversible azotemia, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, generalized vascular calcification, or irreversible renal insufficiency which may result in death.

CNS: Mental retardation.

Soft Tissues: Widespread calcification of the soft tissues, including the heart, blood vessels, renal tubules, and lungs.

Skeletal: Bone demineralization (osteoporosis) in adults occurs concomitantly.
Decline in the average rate of linear growth and increased mineralization of bones in infants and children (dwarfism), vague aches, stiffness, and weakness.

Gastrointestinal: Nausea, anorexia, constipation.

Metabolic: Mild acidosis, anemia, weight loss.



REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO ERGOCALCIFEROL

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Ergocalciferol. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Ergocalciferol side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old female

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-06-11

Patient: 52 year old female

Reactions: Chapped Lips, Urticaria, Muscular Weakness, Headache, Pruritus Generalised, Haematochezia, Gastrointestinal Pain, DRY Mouth, Vertigo, Dizziness, Pollakiuria, Granulomatous Liver Disease, Blood Calcium Abnormal

Suspect drug(s):
Ergocalciferol

Other drugs received by patient: Bentyl; Buspar; Prevacid; Singulair; Synthroid; Xanax; Acetaminophen W/ Codeine; ...; Benadryl



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2009-07-14

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