17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Hypercalcemia
Advise patients to contact a health care provider if they develop symptoms of elevated calcium (e.g. feeling tired, difficulty thinking clearly, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, increased thirst, increased urination, and weight loss) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
Monitoring
Inform patients that they will need routine monitoring of laboratory parameters such as calcium, phosphorus, and intact PTH while receiving Paricalcitol Injection. Inform patients that more frequent monitoring is necessary during the initiation of therapy, following dose changes or when potentially interacting medications are started or discontinued [see Dosage and Administration (2), Drug Interactions (7)].
Drug Interactions
Advise patients to inform their physician of all medications, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, and supplements they are taking. Advise patients to also inform their physician that they are receiving Paricalcitol Injection if a new medication is prescribed [see Drug Interactions (7)].
Diet
Advise patients to adhere to instructions regarding diet and phosphorus restriction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].