Rocaltrol and Rib fracture - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Rib fracture is reported as a side effect among people who take Rocaltrol (calcitriol), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Parsabiv, and have Hyperparathyroidism secondary.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Rib fracture when taking Rocaltrol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 7,521 people who have side effects when taking Rocaltrol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rocaltrol?

Rocaltrol has active ingredients of calcitriol. It is often used in hypoparathyroidism. eHealthMe is studying from 7,562 Rocaltrol users. Check the latest studies of Rocaltrol.

What is Rib fracture?

Rib fracture is found to be associated with 1,439 drugs and 1,219 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Rib fracture.

On Jul, 08, 2026

7,521 people reported to have side effects when taking Rocaltrol.
Among them, 24 people (0.32%) have Rib fracture.

$Could Rocaltrol cause Rib fracture?$

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Rocaltrol when they have Rib fracture? *

What is the gender of people who have Rib fracture when taking Rocaltrol? *

female: 54.55 %
male: 45.45 %

What is the age of people who have Rib fracture when taking Rocaltrol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rocaltrol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Rib fracture? *

Fall: 8 people, 33.33%
Road Traffic Accident: 7 people, 29.17%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 6 people, 25.00%
Pneumonia: 6 people, 25.00%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 20.83%
Clavicle Fracture: 5 people, 20.83%
Thoracic Vertebral Fracture: 4 people, 16.67%
Weakness: 4 people, 16.67%
Gait Disturbance: 4 people, 16.67%
Pain: 4 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hyperparathyroidism Secondary (an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium-secondary): 9 people, 37.50%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 4 people, 16.67%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 12.50%
Urine Output - Decreased: 2 people, 8.33%
Indigestion: 2 people, 8.33%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 2 people, 8.33%
Asthma: 2 people, 8.33%
Nephrogenic Anaemia (anaemia due to kidney disease): 2 people, 8.33%
Multiple Fractures: 1 person, 4.17%
Mineral Metabolism Disorder (disease of mineral utilization by body): 1 person, 4.17%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on calcitriol (the active ingredients of Rocaltrol) and Rocaltrol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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