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Drisdol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Ergocalciferol 1.25mg (50000 IU Vit. D); caps; contains tartrazine.
Pharmacological Class
Vit. D analog.
How Supplied
Caps—50
Manufacturer
Drisdol Indications
Indications
Hypoparathyroidism. Refractory rickets (also known as Vit. D resistant rickets). Familial hypophosphatemia.
Drisdol Dosage and Administration
Adult
Individualize. Vit. D resistant rickets: 12000 to 500000 IU units daily. Hypoparathyroidism: 50000 to 200000 IU units daily concomitantly with calcium lactate 4g, six times per day.
Children
Individualize.
Drisdol Contraindications
Contraindications
Hypercalcemia. Malabsorption syndrome. Abnormal sensitivity to toxic effects of Vit. D. Hypervitaminosis D.
Drisdol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Drisdol Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Vit. D resistant rickets: range between therapeutic and toxic doses is narrow; obtain blood calcium and phosphorus levels every 2 weeks or more frequently if necessary. Ensure adequate dietary calcium intake. X-rays of the bones should be taken every month until condition is corrected and stabilized. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Drisdol Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Drisdol Interactions
Interactions
Mineral oil interferes with Vit. D absorption. Concomitant thiazide diuretics in hypoparathyroid patients may cause hypercalcemia.
Drisdol Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypervitaminosis D.
Drisdol Clinical Trials
See Literature
Drisdol Note
Not Applicable
Drisdol Patient Counseling
See Literature
