#Drug #Endocrinology

Colecalciferol

evan April 13, 2024

Drug Class	Vitamin D
Mechanism
Typical Dose	400-2000 units daily 400 units = 10 micrograms
Indications	Vitamin D deficiency and prevention
Contra-indications	Hypercalcaemia Metastatic calcification
Side-effects	Abdo pain Headache Hypercalcaemia Hypercalciuria Nausea Skin reactions
Interactions	Carbamazepine/phenytoin: ↑ vitamin D requirements Diuretics: ↑ risk of hypercalcaemia
Elimination
Additional Notes