Doxercalciferol

Doxercalciferol is used to treat patients with kidney disease who are on dialysis. It is also used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism. These conditions are associated with higher than normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the body. Doxercalciferol is a form of vitamin D that decreases the level of (PH) and increases the level of calcium and phosphorus in the body. It is indicated for use in adults and is available as a capsule.

• Hectorol

• Aldurazyme
• Ammonul
• Betaine
• Brineura
• Buphenyl
• Calcijex
• Calcitriol
• Carbaglu
• Carglumic Acid
• Carnitor
• Carnitor SF
• Cinacalcet HCl
• Citrulline Easy
• Crysvita
• Cystadane
• Doxercalciferol
• Elaprase
• Fabrazyme
• Galafold
• Hectorol
• Javygtor
• Kanuma
• Kuvan
• levOCARNitine
• levOCARNitine SF
• Lumizyme
• McCarnitine
• Mepsevii
• Myalept
• Myozyme
• Naglazyme
• Nexviazyme
• Nitisinone
• Nityr
• Nulibry
• Orfadin
• Palynziq
• Paricalcitol
• Parsabiv
• Pheburane
• Ravicti
• Rayaldee
• Revcovi
• Rocaltrol
• Sapropterin Dihydrochloride
• Sensipar
• Sod Benz-Sod Phenylacet
• Sodium Phenylbutyrate
• Strensiq
• Vimizim
• Xenpozyme
• Xuriden
• Zemplar

• Liquid Filled Capsule
• Liquid Filled Capsule

• By mouth

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. It is usually taken at the time you have dialysis treatment.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to doxercalciferol, or if you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, bone disease, or a history of hypercalcemia.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Hypercalcemia (high calcium in the blood)Bone problems, including adynamic bone disease with high risk of fractures

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Nausea, vomiting, constipation

Unusual weakness, tiredness

Unexplained headache

Follow the diet plan your doctor gives to you.

Take this medicine at least 1 hour before or 4 to 6 hours after taking cholestyramine, mineral oil, or other products that may affect fat absorption.

Some medicines can affect how doxercalciferol works. Tell your doctor if you are using digoxin, erythromycin, glutethimide, ketoconazole, phenobarbital, or a diuretic (water pill).

Do not use vitamin D, phosphate, or calcium supplements, or antacids or other medicines containing magnesium without asking your doctor.

• Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat, seizures
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Fever, chills, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches
• Unusual changes in mood or behavior, trouble sleeping
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Bone pain
• Change in how much or how often you urinate, lower back or side pain, difficult or painful urination
• Feeling tired, trouble thinking clearly, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, increased thirst, weight loss
• Chest pain, trouble breathing
• Headache
• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Stomach upset
• Muscle stiffness or tightness