Vitamin D
- Generic Name
- Vitamin D
- Brand Names
- Mvc-fluoride, Vitafol-one
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 1406-16-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 9VU1KI44GP
- Background
Vitamin D ultimately comprises a group of lipid-soluble secosteroids responsible for a variety of biological effects, some of which include increasing the intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. With reference to human use, there are 2 main forms of vitamin D - vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). When non-specifi...
- Indication
Vitamin D is indicated for use in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets (also known as vitamin D resistant rickets), and familial hypophosphatemia .
- Associated Conditions
- Deficiency, Vitamin D
- Associated Therapies
- -
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