Calcijex
Active Ingredient(s): CalcitriolFDA Approved: * September 25, 1986
Pharm Company: * ABBOTT
Category: Vitamins & Supplements
Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D, normally made in the kidney.[8][9] It is also known as 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol. It is a hormone which binds to and activates the vitamin D receptor in the nucleus of the cell, which then increases the expression of many genes.[10] Calcitriol increases blood calcium (Ca2+) mainly by increasing the uptake of calcium from the intestines.[7] It can be given as a medication for the tr... [wikipedia]
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