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In this Article
- What is doxercalciferol (Hectorol Injection)?
- What are the possible side effects of doxercalciferol (Hectorol Injection)?
- What is the most important information I should know about doxercalciferol (Hectorol Injection)?
- Who should not take doxercalciferol (Hectorol Injection)?
- How should I take doxercalciferol (Hectorol Injection)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Hectorol Injection)?
- What happens if I overdose (Hectorol Injection)?
- What should I avoid while taking doxercalciferol (Hectorol Injection)?
- What other drugs will affect doxercalciferol (Hectorol Injection)?
- Where can I get more information?
Who should not take doxercalciferol (Hectorol Injection)?
Do not take doxercalciferol if you have high levels of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphorus in your body.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take doxercalciferol, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have liver disease.
Doxercalciferol is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take doxercalciferol without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether doxercalciferol passes into breast milk. However, it is believed that doxercalciferol could affect a nursing baby. Do not take doxercalciferol if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take doxercalciferol (Hectorol Injection)?
Take doxercalciferol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand the directions on your prescription bottle, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with water.
Doxercalciferol is usually taken three times a week during dialysis. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Store doxercalciferol at room temperature away from moisture, light, and heat.
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