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paricalcitol

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paricalcitol /par·i·cal·ci·tol/ (par″ĭ-kal´sĭ-tol) a synthetic vitamin D analogue, used for the prevention and treatment of hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic renal failure.
paricalcitol,
a vitamin D analog.
indication It is used to treat hypoparathyroidism.
contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug and hypercalcemia prohibit its use.
adverse effects Sepsis is a life-threatening effect. Other adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dry mouth, lightheadedness, palpitations, pneumonia, edema, chills, fever, and flu.
paricalcitol [par″ĭ-kal´sĭ-tol]
a synthetic analogue of vitamin D, used for prevention and treatment of hyperparathyroidism secondary to chronic renal failure; administered intravenously.
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