What is Hectorol
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The measure of Hectorol is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3 (Moderate), Hemodialysis and Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease. The amount likewise varies as per the process of delivery featured in the table beneath.Warnings
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Fifteen active studies are currently in progress to assess the potential of Hectorol to mitigate the effects of Hemodialysis, Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary and Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease.Hectorol Reviews: What are patients saying about Hectorol?
Patient Q&A Section about hectorol
What is Hectorol used for?
"Hectorol is a prescription vitamin D hormone that is a treatment for SHPT in adult patients with CKD." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Does Hectorol raise calcium?
"PTH stands for parathyroid hormone. This medication works by decreasing PTH levels and increasing calcium and phosphorus levels in the body." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Why is Hectorol given on dialysis?
"The active ingredient in this medicine works by decreasing the amount of PTH made by your parathyroid glands.
This medication is used to treat people who have serious kidney disease and are on dialysis. These people have high levels of a substance called parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH levels affect the balance of minerals in your body, such as calcium and phosphorus. This can cause weak bones. The active ingredient in this medicine decreases the amount of PTH made by your parathyroid glands." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is Hectorol active vitamin D?
"The chemical structure of doxercalciferol is similar to that of vitamin D2.
Doxercalciferol is a synthetic form of vitamin D2 that is biologically active. It is structurally similar to vitamin D2." - Anonymous Online Contributor