Calcitriol Oral Liquid

Calcitriol can be used in combination with oral calcium to treat low blood calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in dogs and cats. It can also be used to address low calcium levels caused by chronic kidney disease, but it must be used cautiously in these cases. Calcitriol may also be beneficial in treating certain skin conditions and cancers in dogs.
It is important to be aware of signs of low blood calcium, such as muscle tremors, twitching, stiffness, weakness, stiff gait, unsteadiness, facial itching, behavioral changes, or seizures. If any of these symptoms are observed, it is important to contact your veterinarian right away.
It is important to be aware of signs of high blood calcium, such as increased thirst and urination, decreased or loss of appetite. If any of these symptoms are observed, it is important to contact your veterinarian right away.
This medication is typically best given on an empty stomach, however, if the animal experiences vomiting or appears unwell after receiving it on an empty stomach, try administering it with food or a small treat to see if that helps. If the vomiting persists, it is best to contact your veterinarian for advice.
It is important to not give calcium supplements or calcium-containing antacids (such as Tums) without consulting and getting the approval of your veterinarian.

Directions for administration.

Solutions do not need to be shaken before use.
Suspensions need to be re-suspended before each use. Re-suspend by shaking the medication thoroughly for at least 15 seconds.
Check the inside bottom of your bottle for an unwanted build-up called “caking.” This can be done by holding the bottle upside down (while it is still capped) and shining a bright light on the bottom of the bottle. If any solid matter remains at the bottom of your bottle after shaking takes place, caking has occurred.
Caking can be remedied by running the outside of the medication bottle under some warm to hot water for 30-60 seconds. Then, shake the medication vigorously. The particles of drug caked at the bottom of the bottle should re-disperse.

Using the syringe.

Remove the cap from the syringe and insert the tip of the syringe into the self sealing hole in the center of the opening of the neck of the bottle.
With the syringe inserted, invert the bottle and slowly draw out the prescribed amount of medication.
Hold your pet’s head steady and gently open their mouth.
Slowly insert the tip of the syringe into the side of your pet’s mouth. Aim the tip of the syringe towards the back of their throat. Avoid inserting the syringe into the center of their mouth, as this can cause them to gag.
Steadily push the plunger towards the tip of the syringe to administer the medication.

Medication storage.

Oral liquid medications should be kept in an airtight container, protected from light.
Store your oral liquid medications upright. Avoid storing oral liquid medications on their side.
Generally speaking, aqueous oral liquids, or oral liquids containing water, should be stored in the refrigerator.
Oral liquids made with oil should be stored at a controlled room temperature.
To determine if your oral liquid contains water or oil, reference the prescription label. The term “AQ” or “OIL” will be found immediately after the drug name in parentheses.
It is very important to know that storage requirements vary on a drug-by-drug basis. Please reference and follow the specific storage recommendations for each individual drug. These recommendations can be found on the prescription label or auxiliary label affixed to the prescription bottle.

How do I request a refill of my medication?

There are three ways to refill your prescription at Northwest Compounders:

Call the pharmacy at 503-352-3811 and press “0” to speak with any staff member. We will be happy to assist you with your refill request.
You may also call the pharmacy at 503-352-3811 and press “2” to leave a voicemail requesting a refill. We will call you when your order is complete to let you know that it is ready for pick up or that we are shipping it out (per patient preference).
Finally, you can request a refill online.

Can my order be shipped?

Northwest Compounders offers free shipping on every order.

Can my order be shipped to me in a different state?

Northwest Compounders is currently licensed in and can ship medications to OR, WA,ID, AK, WY, NM, CO, UT, ND, AZ, MT, SD, HI, MN, IL, IA, MO, NE, LA, WI, and FL. Northwest Compounders has licenses pending approval in CA, ND, NC, SC, FL, IN, GA, and TX, and will be able to ship into these states soon.

How long will it take for my order to arrive?

Please allow a period of 1 to 3 business days from the time it was ordered for your medication to be delivered. Orders placed at 4:30pm or later may take up to 4 business days to arrive in rare circumstances.

I left my medication out of the fridge accidentally, is it still okay to use?

Most of our liquid medications are stored refrigerated for flavor purposes only. If your bottle is labeled with an auxiliary label that says “may refrigerate,” refrigeration is not required for stability. If your bottle is labeled with an auxiliary label that says “refrigerate,” it is best to call the pharmacy at 503-352-3811 to confirm stability after a period of unrefrigerated storage.

What is the proper way to dispose of unwanted medication?

Unwanted and unused drugs may be dropped at some police and sheriff stations.
Unwanted medications may also be brought to a hazardous waste facility or collection event in your area.
If you must dispose of the medication at home, the best way to do so is to fill a ziplock bag with kitty litter or coffee grounds and dump the medication into the ziplock bag. The ziplock bag containing the grounds/litter and medication can then be disposed of in your regular garbage.
If you have non-expired medication that you no longer need, you may be able to donate it to a veterinary clinic. It is best to check with the clinic beforehand to see if they are able to accept your donation.

Is it possible to return an unused compounded medication for a refund?

Due to the custom-made nature of compounded medications, we are unable to accept returns and cannot offer refunds on medications once compounding has been performed.

Calcitriol Oral Liquid

About this product.

Calcitriol Oral Liquid

Directions for administration.

Using the syringe.

Medication storage.

How do I request a refill of my medication?

Can my order be shipped?

Can my order be shipped to me in a different state?

How long will it take for my order to arrive?

I left my medication out of the fridge accidentally, is it still okay to use?

What is the proper way to dispose of unwanted medication?

Is it possible to return an unused compounded medication for a refund?

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8505 SW Creekside Place, Suite 110 Beaverton, OR 97008

(503) 352-3811

info@northwestcompounders.com

William Kenward, CPhT

project manager

Chris Gralian, CPhT

Quality Control Lead

Rose Hood, CPhT

Quality Control Lead

Matthew Peterson, CPhT

Quality Control Lead

Helen Dubintsov, CPhT

Quality Control Lead

Shannon Kimball, PharmD

Compounding Pharmacist

Mark Liu, PharmD

Compounding Pharmacist

Jill Snyder, RPh

Compounding Pharmacist

Scott Williams, RPh

Compounding Pharmacist

Bob Templin, RPh

Director of Training

Megan Gustafson, PharmD

Director of Training

Sam Llona, PharmD

Director of Sterile Operations

Vivian Pham, PharmD

Senior Operations Manager, Director of Accounting

Jessie Vo, PharmD

Pharmacy Manager,Director of Quality Assurance

Luke Eilers, PharmD

Chief Executive Officer

Tom Eilers, RPh

Founder, Chairman

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8505 SW Creekside Place, Suite 110
Beaverton, OR 97008

Senior Operations Manager,
Director of Accounting

Pharmacy Manager,
Director of Quality Assurance