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Home Formulary 6.0 Endocrine 6.2 Thyroid and antithyroid drugs and parathyroid disease 6.2.3 Parathyroid disease 6.2.3.2 Hypoparathyroidism

6.2.3.2 Hypoparathyroidism

ChoiceDrugDosage
Formulary choiceAlfacalcidol (1α–hydroxycholecalciferol) capsules 250nanograms, 500nanograms, 1microgram; oral drops 2micrograms/mLDose: See BNF

Prescribing Notes

  • If hypercalcaemia occurs, alfacalcidol should be stopped and restarted when plasma calcium is normal (usually within a week).
  • Supplemental calcium (usual dose 1-2g daily) may be required in addition to alfacalcidol. Care should be taken to avoid hypercalcaemia.

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