MEDONEFARMA
PARICALCITROL
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Paricalcitol is a synthetic vitamin D analog that treats and prevents hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease.
CHEMICAL NAME
(11β,16β)-21-(Acetyloxy)-11-hydroxy-2′-methyl-5′H-pregna-1,4-dieno[17,16-d]oxazole-3,20-dione
Brand Names
Zemplar
Category
Endocrine / Vitamin D Analog (Injection)
DOSAGE FORM
- Injection: Injectable solution. 2mcg/mL; 5mcg/mL.
- Capsule:1mcg; 2mcg; 4mcg.
INDICATIONS
Paricalcitol is a vitamin D analog used to treat hyperparathyroidism associated with stage 3 or greater chronic kidney disease. It is indicated for the prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients 5 years of age and older with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.
NDC CODE
- Capsule: 69452-145-13, 69452-146-13, 69452-147-13
- Injection: 16729-311-30
STORAGE & SHELF LIFE
- Shelf life: 2 years (24 months)
- Store at room temperature of 25°C (77°F).
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