What is Alfacalcidol?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AlfacalcidolBrand:
Alfacalcidol (1-alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3) is a synthetic analog of vitamin D. Similar to calcitriol, it has a rapid onset of action and relatively short half-life. It is commonly used for the treatment of hypocalcemia.
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How do members experience Alfacalcidol?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium deficiency | 4 | 1 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 1 | 0 | |
| Hypophosphatemia | 1 | 0 | |
| Kidney transplant | 1 | 0 | |
| Support hormone balance | 1 | 0 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 3 |
Member evaluations
one_step_closer
evaluated on Nov 10, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for vitamin D deficiency: None
- Side effects: None
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SoapS
evaluated on Nov 08, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for calcium deficiency: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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