Comparing Calcitriol vs Vitamin D2
Calcitriol | Vitamin D2 |
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Calcitriol | Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets. calcitriol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypophosphatemia, Osteomalacia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and... View more |
Related suggestions Hypoparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rickets
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More about Calcitriol | More about (ergocalciferol) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Calcitriol has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Vitamin D2 has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 38% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: calcitriol side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vitamin D2 side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all calcitriol prices |
View all Vitamin D2 prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Rocaltrol | Other ergocalciferol brands include: Calcidol, Calciferol, Drisdol | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
8 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 74 drugs are known to interact with calcitriol:
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A total of 72 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin D2:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
August 17, 1978 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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