| Ergocalciferol had similar efficacy to calcitriol but appeared inferior to alendronate in sustaining or improving bone mass for patients on glucocorticoids. |
| Calcitriol functions in concert with parathyroid hormone and calcitonin to regulate serum calcium and phosphorous levels. |
| Pharmaceutical drug forms of activated vitamin D include calcitriol, doxercalciferol, and calcipotriene. |
| Rockwell is preparing to launch its FDA approved generic drug called Calcitriol to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients. |
| It is further converted in the kidneys to calcitriol, the powerful active form of the vitamin that acts as a hormone. |
| All vit D metabolites bind the VDRs, but most of the biological effects are likely mediated by calcitriol due to its greater receptor affinity. |
