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Calcitriol

Brandon E. Lung  1 , David E E. Komatsu  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Calcitriol

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This activity provides an in-depth review of calcitriol, a hormonally active synthetic vitamin D analog prescribed to manage hypocalcemia and renal osteodystrophy. FDA-approved indications include treating hypocalcemia in patients undergoing chronic renal dialysis, secondary hyperparathyroidism in those with chronic kidney disease not yet requiring dialysis, and hypocalcemia in patients with hypoparathyroidism or pseudohypoparathyroidism. The activity examines the mechanism of action, administration routes, and pharmacokinetics of calcitriol, along with strategies for effective monitoring to optimize therapeutic outcomes.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Brandon Lung declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: David E Komatsu declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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