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Doxercalciferol

Generic Name
Doxercalciferol
Brand Names
Hectorol
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C28H44O2
CAS Number
54573-75-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3DIZ9LF5Y9

Overview

Doxercalciferol is a synthetic vitamin D2 analog that undergoes metabolic activation in vivo to form 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D2 (1α,25-(OH)2D2), a naturally occurring, biologically active form of vitamin D2. Doxercalciferol is indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis, as well as for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with Stage 3 or Stage 4 chronic kidney disease. Doxercalciferol is marketed under the brand name Hectoral by Genzyme Corporation, and is manufactured by Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.

Indication

Doxercalciferol is indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis, as well as for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with Stage 3 or Stage 4 chronic kidney disease.

Associated Conditions

  • Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2016/08/09
Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
2014/11/04
Phase 3
Completed
2009/04/29
Phase 4
Completed
Mariana Markell
2008/11/18
Phase 1
Completed
2008/03/28
Phase 4
Terminated
2008/01/25
Phase 2
Completed
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
2007/09/12
Phase 4
Completed
2007/08/03
Phase 1
Terminated
2007/07/17
Phase 4
Withdrawn
2007/04/19
Phase 4
Completed
Genzyme, a Sanofi Company

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.
0054-0338
ORAL
0.5 ug in 1 1
4/25/2017
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
62332-690
INTRAVENOUS
4 ug in 2 mL
6/20/2023
Eugia US LLC
55150-358
INTRAVENOUS
4 ug in 2 mL
2/8/2024
Eugia US LLC
55150-359
INTRAVENOUS
4 ug in 2 mL
2/8/2024
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp.
0054-0339
ORAL
2.5 ug in 1 1
4/25/2017
Chartwell RX, LLC
62135-452
ORAL
2.5 ug in 1 1
1/30/2023
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
23155-538
ORAL
0.5 ug in 1 1
10/28/2021
Genzyme Corporation
58468-0126
INTRAVENOUS
2 ug in 1 mL
4/27/2023
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
70121-1393
INTRAVENOUS
2 ug in 1 mL
12/25/2023
Gland Pharma Limited
68083-300
INTRAVENOUS
4 ug in 2 mL
9/30/2019

EMA Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

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