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Alfacalcidol
INFORMATION ABOUT ALFACALCIDOL
Alfacalcidol Uses
Alfacalcidol is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
How Alfacalcidol works
Alfacalcidol is a Vitamin D-hormone analog that gets activated in the body with the help of liver enzymes. It gets converted into the active form of vitamin D3 (calcitriol) that helps in strengthening the bones and also regulates the other functioning of the body.
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Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
18 Feb 2020 | 11:51 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Alfacalcidol
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- Do not take Alfacalcidol if you know you have a condition called hypercalcemia (increased calcium level in blood) or calcification (high levels of calcium in body tissues).
- You may be asked for regular blood tests to check the level of calcium and phosphate in the blood.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you notice a skin rash, swelling of face and breathing difficulty.
Frequently asked questions for Alfacalcidol
Alfacalcidol is not a steroid; it belongs to a group of medicines called vitamin D analogues.