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Hectorol Capsules
Hectorol is used for: Lowering elevated parathyroid hormone levels in patients who have chronic kidney disease, including those undergoing kidney dialysis.
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Hectorol
Doxercalciferol is a synthetic (man-made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body. Doxercalciferol is used to reduce elevated intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels in the treatment of secondary...
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Hectorol
Doxercalciferol, the active ingredient in Hectorol®, is a synthetic vitamin D2 analog that undergoes metabolic activation in vivo to form 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D2 (1α,25-(OH)2D2), a naturally occurring, biologically active form of vitamin D2. Hectorol is available as soft gelatin...
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Hectorol

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Hectoral
Hectoral Generic Name: doxercalciferol Dosage Form: injection Hectoral Description Doxercalciferol, the active ingredient in Hectorol®, is a synthetic vitamin D2 analog that undergoes metabolic activation in vivo to form 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D2 (1,25-(OH)2D2), a naturally...
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See also: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

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