Doxercalciferol
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Doxercalciferol is drug for secondary hyperparathyroidism
and metabolic bone disease
. It is a synthetic analog of ergocalciferol
(vitamin D2). It suppresses parathyroid synthesis and secretion.
Secondary hyperparathyroidism
Secondary hyperparathyroidism refers to the excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands in response to hypocalcemia and associated hypertrophy of the glands. This disorder is especially seen in patients with chronic renal failure...
and metabolic bone disease
Metabolic bone disease
Metabolic bone disease is an umbrella term referring to abnormalities of bones caused by a broad spectrum of disorders.Most commonly these disorders are caused by abnormalities of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium or vitamin D leading to dramatic clinical disorders that are commonly...
. It is a synthetic analog of ergocalciferol
Ergocalciferol
Ergocalciferol is a form of vitamin D, also called vitamin D2. It is marketed under various names including Deltalin , Drisdol and Calcidol...
(vitamin D2). It suppresses parathyroid synthesis and secretion.