Vitamin D and Analogues
- Name
- Vitamin D and Analogues
- Accession Number
- DBCAT002152 (DBCAT000304, DBCAT000305, DBCAT000306, DBCAT000310, DBCAT001254, DBCAT003285, DBCAT003286, DBCAT003471)
- Description
A vitamin that includes both CHOLECALCIFEROLS and ERGOCALCIFEROLS, which have the common effect of preventing or curing RICKETS in animals. It can also be viewed as a hormone since it can be formed in SKIN by action of ULTRAVIOLET RAYS upon the precursors, 7-dehydrocholesterol and ERGOSTEROL, and acts on VITAMIN D RECEPTORS to regulate CALCIUM in opposition to PARATHYROID HORMONE.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description 1alpha-Hydroxyvitamin D5 1alpha-Hydroxyvitamin D5 (CARD-024) has been used in trials studying the treatment of Drug Safety and Heart; Disease, Activity. 1alpha,24S-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 Investigated for use/treatment in parathyroid disorders. 24-Homo-1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 24-Homo-1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 is a novel vitamin D analogue. 24,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol Not Annotated Alfacalcidol A vitamin D analogue used for the management of hypocalcemia, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and osteodystrophy in patients with chronic renal failure, as well as some types of rickets and osteomalacia. Becocalcidiol For topical treatment of psoriasis and psoriatic disorders. Calcifediol An active metabolite of vitamin D used to treat hyperparathyroidism as well as to combat hypocalcemia in dialysis patients. Calcipotriol A topical synthetic vitamin D2 derivative used in the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Calcitriol An active metabolite of vitamin D that is used to treat hyperparathyroidism and is also used in dialysis patients to combat hypocalcemia. Cholecalciferol A form of Vitamin D used in the treatment of specific medical conditions such as refractory rickets, hypoparathyroidism, and familial hypophosphatemia, as well as osteoporosis and chronic kidney disease. Dexpanthenol An alcoholic analogue of D-pantothenic acid that is used as a supplement or application to support a healthy epithelium and is also used to prevent vitamin deficiency in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Dihydrotachysterol A synthetic analog of vitamin D that does not require renal activation like vitamin D2 or Vitamin D3. Doxercalciferol A synthetic vitamin D2 analog used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease with or without therapy of dialysis. Eldecalcitol Investigated for use/treatment in osteoporosis. Elocalcitol Investigated for use/treatment in benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary incontinence, prostate disorders, and infertility. Ergocalciferol A vitamin found in many supplement products. Falecalcitriol Falecalcitriol is a small molecule drug. Falecalcitriol has a monoisotopic molecular weight of 524.27 Da. Inecalcitol Investigated for use/treatment in prostate cancer, psoriasis and hyperparathyroidism. Lexacalcitol Lexacalcitol is a solid. This compound belongs to the vitamin D and derivatives class of chemicals. These are compounds containing a secosteroid backbone, usually secoergostane or secocholestane. It is known... Maxacalcitol Not Annotated Paricalcitol A vitamin D analog used to treat hyperparathyroidism associated with stage 3 or greater chronic kidney disease. Previtamin D(3) Not Annotated RO-23-7553 Not Annotated Seocalcitol Not Available Tacalcitol A vitamin D analog indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. Vitamin D An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins.