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ATC Level5: A11CC03 - Alfacalcidol
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Drugs in ATC category "A11CC03":
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- Alfacalcidol is an active metabolite of Vitamin D, which performs important functions in regulation of the calcium balance and the bone metabolism. Alfacalcidol is Vitamin D-hormone analog which is activated by the enzyme 25-hydroxylase in the liver for systemic and in osteoblasts for local D-hormone actions. It possesses a unique pattern of pleiotropic effects on, e.g. gut, bone, pararthyroids, muscle and brain. Alfacalcidol is superior to plain vitamin D (cholecalciferol) because the final...
- Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D (vitamin D3). Vitamin D is a vitamin stored in the body that is needed for building and keeping strong bones. Calcitriol is used to treat or prevent certain problems that can happen with long-term kidney dialysis , such as low levels of calcium or high levels of parathyroid hormone. Calcitriol is usually used along with a certain diet , supplements , and sometimes other medications . Most people get enough vitamin D from exposure to the...
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology
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