Ortho D and Renal dysfunction
Result of checking the interaction of drug Ortho D and disease Renal dysfunction for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol, and calcifediol undergo renal biotransformation during metabolic activation. Renal impairment can alter metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain vitamin D analogs. Alternative vitamin D analogs such as dihydrotachysterol (hepatic activation) and calcitriol (active form) may be considered in patients with compromised renal function.
- "Product Information. Calciferol (ergocalciferol)." Schwarz Pharma, Mequon, WI.
- "Product Information. Calderol (calcifediol)." Organon, West Orange, NJ.
- "Product Information. Rocaltrol (calcitriol)." Roche Laboratories, Nutley, NJ.
Generic Name: cholecalciferol / folic acid
Brand Name: Ortho D, Zolate, Ortho DF, Genicin Vita-D
Synonyms: n.a.