Alfacalcidol
- Generic Name
- Alfacalcidol
- Brand Names
- One-alpha
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C27H44O2
- CAS Number
- 41294-56-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- URQ2517572
- Background
Alfacalcidol, or 1-alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol or 1-alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3, is a non-endogenous analogue of vitamin D. It plays an essential function in calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism. Alfacaldisol is activated by the enzyme 25-hydroxylase in the liver to mediate its effects in the body, or most importantly, the kidneys and bones. The pharmacologi...
- Indication
Alfacalcidol is indicated in adult patients with chronic renal failure for the management of hypocalcemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, or osteodystrophy.
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- Associated Conditions
- Hypocalcemia, Hypophosphatemic Rickets, Nutritional Rickets, Osteodystrophy, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), Hypophosphatemic osteomalacia
- Associated Therapies
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