Overview
Indications
Doxercalciferol injection is indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.
Contraindications
When this intervention should not be used
Doxercalciferol is contraindicated in patients with: Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see] Hypercalcemia Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see] Vitamin D toxicity Warnings and Precautions (5.3) Adverse Reactions (6.2) [see,]. Known hypersensitivity to doxercalciferol or any of the inactive ingredients
Indications & Related Conditions
Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships
Administration & Protocol
Dosing, route, and treatment protocol
Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.
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Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions
No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.
Clinical Trials
11 trials linked to this intervention
Recent Trials
A Study of an Investigational Medication for Severe Primary Hyperparathyroidism or Parathyroid Cancer
ADVANCE: Study to Evaluate Cinacalcet Plus Low Dose Vitamin D on Vascular Calcification in Subjects With Chronic Kidney Disease Receiving Hemodialysis
Efficacy and Safety of 6 Months Treatment With Paricalcitol Injection or Oral in Patients With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism on Dialysis
Cincalcet and Vascular Arterial Stiffness Among Peritoneal Dialysis Patients With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Treatment Adhesion in Dialysis Patients Treated With Cinacalcet
Research Evidence
Published studies and systematic reviews
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed
Benefits & Expected Outcomes
Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.
Risks & Side Effects
Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.
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Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses
No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.
Alternatives & Comparisons
Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.
Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Substance / Medication
- Fully Specified Name
- Doxercalciferol (substance)
- SNOMED CT
- 116094003
- UMLS CUI
- C0043668
- RxNorm CUI
- 11516
- Labeler
- Eugia US LLC
Clinical Data
This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.
Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.