Mannitol Injection and Zemplar

• Generic Name: mannitol
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Osmitrol, Resectisol, Aridol

Mannitol is a diuretic that is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain.

Mannitol is also used to help your body produce more urine. mannitol is used in people with kidney failure, to remove excess water and toxins from the body.

Mannitol is sometimes given so that your body will produce enough urine to be collected and tested. This helps your doctor determine if your kidneys are working properly.

Mannitol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: paricalcitol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, liquid filled
• Other Brand Names: Zemplar

Zemplar (paricalcitol) is a synthetic (man-made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Zemplar is used to treat or prevent overactive parathyroid gland (hyperparathyroidism) in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Zemplar oral capsules are for use in adults and children at least 10 years old. The injection is for use in adults and children at least 5 years old.