Doxercalciferol Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
Doxercalciferol is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Doxercalciferol capsules are indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adult patients with Stage 3 or Stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and adult patients with CKD on dialysis.
What should I know before taking it?
Doxercalciferol is contraindicated in patients with: Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Vitamin D toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Known hypersensitivity to doxercalciferol or any of the inactive ingredients of doxercalciferol capsules; serious hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis and angioedema have been reported [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3), Adverse Reactions (6.2)].
What important warnings are listed?
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypercalcemia: Can occur during treatment with doxercalciferol and can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and seizures. Severe hypercalcemia may require emergency attention. Risk may be increased when used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. Monitor serum calcium prior to initiation and during treatment and adjust dose accordingly. ( 2 , 5.1 ) Digitalis Toxicity: Hypercalcemia increases the risk of digitalis toxicity. In patients using digitalis compounds, monitor serum calcium and patients for signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity. Increase frequency of monitoring when initiating or adjusting the dose of.
How is this medication usually taken?
0.5 mcg – White, opaque, oval shaped soft gelatin capsules. Each capsule is imprinted with "HP 538" in black ink.1 mcg – Beige, opaque, oval shaped soft gelatin capsules. Each capsule is imprinted with "HP 539" in black ink.2.5 mcg – Red, opaque, oval shaped soft gelatin capsules. Each capsule is imprinted with "HP 540" in black ink.
What side effects are listed?
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in another section of the label: Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Adynamic Bone Disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
What interactions are listed?
Tables 3 and 4 include clinically significant drug interactions with doxercalciferol. Drugs that May Increase the Risk of Hypercalcemia Clinical Impact Concomitant administration of high doses of calcium-containing preparations or other vitamin D compounds may increase the risk of hypercalcemia. Thiazide diuretics are known to induce hypercalcemia by reducing excretion of calcium in the urine. Examples Calcium-containing products, other vitamin D compounds or thiazide diuretics Intervention Monitor serum calcium concentrations more frequently and adjust doxercalciferol dose as needed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Digitalis Compounds Clinical Impact Doxercalciferol can cause.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=2ed2f592-27a7-4c10-a18a-21a3f221d3b1
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