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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