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Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)
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DRUG INFO
Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)
Drug Name:
Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)
Indication: For the treament of vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, refractory rickets (vitamin D resistant rickets), familial hypophosphatemia and hypoparathyroidism, and in the management of hypocalcemia and renal osteodystrophy in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing dialysis. Also used in conjunction with calcium in the management and prevention of primary or corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis.
Pharmacology: Used in the treatment of hypcalcemia and in dialysis-dependent renal failure. Ergoalcifediol (Vitamin D2) is a fat soluble steroid hormone precursor of vitamin D that contributes to the maintenance of normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream.
Mechanism Of Action: Vitamin D2 is the form of vitamin D most commonly added to foods and nutritional supplements. Vitamin D2 must be transformed (hydroxylated) into one of two active forms via the liver or kidney. Once transformed, it binds to the vitamin D receptor that then leads to a variety of regulatory roles. Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining calcium balance and in the regulation of parathyroid hormone (PTH). It promotes renal reabsorption of calcium, increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and increases calcium and phosphorus mobilization from bone to plasma. Vitamin D2 and its analogs appear to promote intestinal absorption of calcium through binding to a specific receptor in the mucosal cytoplasm of the intestine. Subsequently, calcium is absorbed through formation of a calcium-binding protein.
Drug Category: ATC:A11CC01; Antihypocalcemic Agents; Antihypoparathyroid Agents; Essential Vitamin; Vitamins (Vitamin D)
Brand Names/Synonyms: Buco-D; Calciferol; Calciferon 2; Condacaps; Condocaps; Condol; Crtron; Crystallina; D-Arthin; D-Tracetten; Daral; Davitamon D; Davitin; De-Rat Concentrate; Decaps; Dee-Osterol; Dee-Ron; Dee-Ronal; Dee-Roual; Deltalin; Deratol; Detalup; Diactol; Divit Urto; Doral; Drisdol; Ercalciol; Ergocalciferol; Ergorone; Ergosterol Activated; Ergosterol, Irradiated; Ertron; Fortodyl; Geltabs; Hi-Deratol; Infron; Metadee; Mulsiferol; Mykostin; Novovitamin-D; Oleovitamin D; Oleovitamin D, Synthetic; Oleovitamin D2; Ostelin; Radiostol; Radstein; Radsterin; Rodine C; Shock-Ferol; Shock-Ferol Sterogyl; Sterogyl; Synthetic Vitamin D; Uvesterol-D; Vigantol; Vio-D; Viostdrol; Viosterol; Viosterol in Oil; Vitamin D; Vitamin D2; Vitavel-D
Dosage Forms: DROPS, CAPSULES, SOLUTION, TABLETS, INJECTION
Absorption: Readily absorbed from small intestine (proximal or distal), requires presence of bile salts.
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Chemical IUPAC Name: 3-[2-[1-(5,6-dimethylhept-3-en-2-yl)-7a-methyl-2,3,3a,5,6,7-hexahydro-1H-inden-4-ylidene]ethylidene]-4-methylidene-cyclohexan-1-ol
Chemical Formula: C28H44O
Half Life: 19 to 48 hours (however, stored in fat deposits in body for prolonged periods).
Drug Type: Approved Drug
# Accession No: APRD00426
CAS Registry Number: 50-14-6
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Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) News
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School paper talks about the importance of vitamin D in the winter ... Dec 20, 2005
Newstarget.com, ...including bone health. Vitamin D is one essential nutrient that goes by many names: Calciferol, viosterol and ergosterol. Under sunlight ...
Where to get your daily dose of D Dec 27, 2005
ic Wales, VITAMIN D - also known as calciferol - is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is obtained either through the diet or simply by exposure to sun light. ...
Vitamin D: Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet Dec 29, 2005
Food Consumer, ...level of activity. Calciferol is the most active form of vitamin D. Other forms are relatively inactive in the body. The liver and ...
K'taka Governor and CM condol death of Union Minister PM Sayeed Dec 19, 2005
Webindia123, Karnataka Governor TN Chaturvedi and Chief Minister N Dharam Singh today condoled the death of Union Minister for Power PM Sayeed, who passed away in Seoul ...
K'taka Governor and CM condol death of Union Minister PM Sayeed Dec 19, 2005
NewKerala.com, Bangalore, Dec 19 : Karnataka Governor TN Chaturvedi and Chief Minister N Dharam Singh today condoled the death of Union Minister for Power PM Sayeed, who ...
Bush’s Wife Visits Liberia, Nigeria Jan 14, 2006
This Day (subscription), She will lead a delegation from the United States that includes Secretary of State Condol-eezza Rice, said White House press secretary, Scott McClellan. ...
Jihadi Terrorism: Ridiculous Explanations, Complex Solutions Jan 6, 2006
India-Forum Their goal is to make the world as Daral-Islam (the house of Islam)-where Islam rules-and the non-Muslim world as Daral-Harb (the house of war) that has to be ...
Port Vale v Doncaster Jan 4, 2006
BBC Sport, ...meeting. Rovers won the first round tie 3-1 away on 23 November 1979, courtesy of goals from Jack Lewis, Daral Pugh and Ian Nimmo. ...
Walker says he's true champion 15 Jan 2006
Australian, Davitamon Lotto rider Henk Vogels crossed the line in fifth place, the same time as Van Hout, and was furious when he learned that he could have still won the ...
Golden dawn for local team with global aim 15 Jan 2006
Australian, After the Tour Down Under -- where it will compete against international teams including Belgium's Davitamon Lotto, France's Credit Agricole and the Spanish ...
Saturday's EuroFile: Tours go their own route; Heras appeals Jan 14, 2006
VeloNews, Robbie McEwen said he'll likely race the Tour of Flanders this year, not with the intention of winning but helping Davitamon-Lotto teammate Peter Van Petegem. ...
Bates has the Blahniks to go with the legs Jan 13, 2006
Australian, Defending champion Robbie McEwen, leader of the European Davitamon-Lotto team, will be among the favourites, but will face strong opposition from fellow ...
Bannan confident about Games cycling Jan 11, 2006
Sydney Morning Herald, Powerful Belgian outfit Davitamon-Lotto, for example, will build a team around McEwen because of his world-class sprinting ability. ...
Amgen Tour of California Jan 13, 2006
OUTDOORNEWSWIRE, Three-time USPRO National Road Champion and Los Angeles-area native "Fast Freddie" Rodriguez's Davitamon-Lotto (BEL) team will be joined in competition with ...
Belgian trio hot to trot in 'heaven' Jan 8, 2006
Advertiser Adelaide, TEAM Davitamon-Lotto's Belgian connection may have looked like they were lapping up the good life at Memorial Drive yesterday but it was no more than a moment ...
An interview with Chris Horner, December 20, 2005 Dec 19, 2005
Cyclingnews.com ...the big moments. Cyclingnews' Les Clarke got the word on '05 from Davitamon-Lotto's latest American import. Last time Cyclingnews ...
Rabobank confirm deal with Ardila Dec 13, 2005
Cyclingpost.com, AMSTERDAM, Dec 13 (CP) - Dutch ProTour team Rabobank have finally confirmed the transfer of Colombian Davitamon-Lotto rider Mauricio Ardila. ...
First Edition Cycling News Dec 21, 2005
Cyclingnews.com There was better news for Belgian Jan Kuyckx (Davitamon-Lotto), who tested positive for ephedrine and norpseudoephedrine during the Ster Elektrotoer earlier ...
First Edition Cycling News Jan 2, 2006
Cyclingnews.com Davitamon-Lotto sprinter Robbie McEwen will commence his Australian campaign on Wednesday, January 4 when he contests the Jayco Geelong Bay Classic in Melbourne ...
Monday's EuroFile: Mancebo shifts to Switzerland; Illes Balears ... Jan 2, 2006
VeloNews, After losing the services of top rider Josep Jufré to Davitamon-Lotto, Spanish continental team Relax-Fuenlabrada has added two riders to its 2006 roster. ...
Wednesday's EuroFile: Valverde wants Tour; Milram to debut at TDU ... Jan 4, 2006
VeloNews, Down Under. Other teams include Liberty Seguros, Ag2r, Bouygues Telecom, Credit Agricole, Davitamon-Lotto and Liquigas. Riders from ...
EuroTrash Thursday! Jan 5, 2006
PezCycling News Seven ProTour teams will be taking to the start line - Liberty Seguros-Wurth, Davitamon Lotto, AG2R Prevoyance, Bouygues Telecom, Credit Agricole, Liquigas and ...
Top cyclists reject Games Dec 22, 2005
FOX SPORTS, The duo are unavailable for the March Games after discussions with European professional teams Davitamon-Lotto and T-Mobile, respectively. ...
Cyclists in blow-out Dec 22, 2005
Melbourne Herald Sun, Evans and Rogers are unavailable for the March Games after discussions with European professional teams Davitamon-Lotto and T-Mobile, respectively. ...
CHASING LANCE: The 2005 Tour de France and Lance Armstrong's Ride ... Dec 27, 2005
International Herald Tribune, Back in bicycle racing as a directeur sportif for the Davitamon team in Belgium, Peiper is also able to write: "I was actually good at this job and would be ...
Riders won't choose country Dec 28, 2005
Brisbane Courier Mail, Triple world time trial champion Michael Rogers (T-Mobile) and Tour de France hero Evans (Davitamon-Lotto) have informed national selectors they are unavailable ...
JACOB'S CREEK TOUR DOWN UNDER Dec 15, 2005
SFCPressPoint (press release), ...sprints to be explosive with 2005 Tour de France green jersey champion, Thor Hushovd (Credit Agricole) and Queensland's Robbie McEwen, (Davitamon-Lotto) who ...
Great White still has bite Dec 17, 2005
Queensland Sunday Mail, Two champions of the road in Queenslander Robbie McEwen (Davitamon Lotto) and Brad McGee of the Francaise des Jeux team, each reportedly earned more than $1 ...
Four Pro Tour teams confirmed in the Tour of the Algarve Dec 16, 2005
Regiao Sul, ...of the Discovery Channel, without the presence of the retired Lance Armstrong, but with José Azevedo and José Luís Rubiera; the Davitamon-Lotto, with Van ...
Ardila to lead Rabobank at Giro Dec 22, 2005
Cyclingpost.com, The cyclist, who rode for Davitamon-Lotto, signed a contract with Rabobank for two seasons, after his good performance at the 2005 editions of the Giro and the ...
JACOB'S CREEK TOUR DOWN UNDER Dec 29, 2005
SFCPressPoint (press release), The team list includes seven ProTour teams - Liberty Seguros-Wurth, Davitamon Lotto, AG2R Prevoyance, Bouygues Telecom, Credit Agricole, Liquigas and Milram ...
Reloading presses are aplenty Jan 13, 2006
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, ...or bullet seating. In other words, the handloader resizes and decaps (pushing out spent primer) an empty case. This takes place ...
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IGN, ...shotgun. This guy really isn't too hard. Monks/Priests --Like the villagers, decaps on these guys can bring out a parasite. Follow ...
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'Health' sets up rodent patrol in Couva to kill rats Jan 3, 2006
Trinidad & Tobago Express, ...rats. Members of the 20-member patrol have begun spreading Rodine C, a rat poison, in suspected breeding grounds of the rodent. ...
How to fight the flu and cold germs, and what to do if you're ... Dec 22, 2005
Tulsa World (subscription), ...opposed to supplements. You have to take six times as much synthetic vitamin C as the natural version, Schroeder said. A spokesperson ...
Studies on Vitamin E Dec 24, 2005
TheHorse.com, ...stallions and normal horses absorb vitamin E at the same rate, and to ascertain if natural vitamin E is different or better than synthetic vitamin E. The data ...
Attack on pigment creates patches Dec 27, 2005
Contra Costa Times, Calcipotriene, a synthetic vitamin D, comes as a cream or lotion and is another prescription vitiligo medicine. There are others. ...
School paper talks about the importance of vitamin D in the winter ... Dec 20, 2005
Newstarget.com, ...including bone health. Vitamin D is one essential nutrient that goes by many names: Calciferol, viosterol and ergosterol. Under sunlight ...
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