alfacalcidol

alfacalcidol

 [al″fah-kal´sĭ-dol] a synthetic analogue of calcitriol, to which it is converted in the liver; used in the treatment of hypocalcemia, hypophosphatemia, rickets, and osteodystrophy associated with various medical conditions including chronic renal failure and hypoparathyroidism, administered orally or intravenously.

al·fa·cal·ci·dol

(al-fă-kal'si-dol), A derivative of vitamin D used in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D-dependent rickets, and rickets associated with malabsorption syndromes.

alfacalcidol

A synthetic form of vitamin D used to treat low blood calcium and bone softening (OSTEOMALACIA) caused by kidney disease. Brand names are Alfad and One-alpha.