Doxercalciferol is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Doxercalciferol. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Doxercalciferol through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Doxercalciferol Injection is indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adult patients with CKD on dialysis. Doxercalciferol Injection is a synthetic vitamin D 2 analog: Doxercalciferol Injection is indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adult patients with CKD on dialysis. ( 1 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in another section of the label: Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Adynamic Bone Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] The most common adverse reactions in patients with Stage 3 or 4 CKD (incidence >5%) were infection, urinary tract infection, chest pain, angina pectoris, constipation, dyspepsia, anemia, leucopen…
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Tables 3 and 4 include clinically significant drug interactions with doxercalciferol. Table 3: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with Doxercalciferol Injection and Doxercalciferol Capsules Drugs that May Increase the Risk of Hypercalcemia Clinical Impact Concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations or other vitamin D compounds may increase the risk of hypercalcemia. Thiazide diuretics are known to induce hypercalcemia by reducing excretio…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Before initiating treatment, ensure serum calcium is not above the upper limit of normal. ( 2.1 ) Dosage for doxercalciferol injection in patients with CKD on dialysis : Initiate dosing at 4 mcg by bolus intravenous administration three times weekly at the end of dialysis (no more frequently than every other day). Maximum dose is 18 mcg weekly. ( 2.4 ) Target the maintenance dose of doxercalciferol injection to intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels within the desire…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Hypercalcemia Advise patients to contact a health care provider if they develop symptoms of elevated calcium (e.g. feeling tired, difficulty thinking clearly, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, increased thirst, increased urination and weight loss) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Hypersensitivity Inform patients that hypersensitivity reactions can occur with doxercalciferol [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . Monitoring Inform patients that they will need routine monitoring of laboratory parameters such as calcium and intact PTH wh…
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