Alfacalcidol
Indications
- Patients with severe renal impairment requiring vitamin D therapy
- Hypophosphataemic rickets, Persistent hypocalcaemia due to hypoparathyroidism or pseudohypoparathyroidism
- Prevention of vitamin D deficiency in renal or cholestatic liver disease
Drug Interactions
9 drug interactions identified for Alfacalcidol. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Granulomatous diseases (risk of increased sensitivity to vitamin D); nephrolithiasis; take care to ensure correct dose in infants...
Side Effects
vitamin D and analogues (systemic) Common or very common Abdominal pain; headache; hypercalcaemia; hypercalciuria; nausea; skin reactions Uncommon Appetite decreased; arrhythmia; asthenia; constipatio...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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