Drisdol Alternatives Compared
Drisdol (ergocalciferol) | Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide) | Calcitriol |
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Drisdol (ergocalciferol) | Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide) | Calcitriol |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Hypophosphatemia, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Osteomalacia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism. Yorvipath may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets. Calcitriol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Hypoparathyroidism
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More about Drisdol (ergocalciferol) | More about Yorvipath (palopegteriparatide) | More about Calcitriol | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Calcitriol has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other ergocalciferol brands include: Calcidol, Calciferol, Vitamin D2 |
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Rocaltrol | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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60 hours |
8 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Drisdol:
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A total of 33 drugs are known to interact with Yorvipath:
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A total of 90 drugs are known to interact with Calcitriol:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
January 11, 1941 |
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August 17, 1978 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||||||||||
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