alfacalcidol Flashcards
1
Q
When is alfacalcidol used
A
CKD stage 4 and 5
2
Q
Why is alfacalcidol used instead of colecalciferol?
A
vitamin D requires hydroxylation by the kidneys to its active form
need to give hydroxylated derivatived in CKD stage 4 and 5
3
Q
What form of Vit d to give in CKD stage 1, 2 and 3?
A
colecalciferol
4
Q
monitoring for alfacalcidol
A
plasma Ca levels checked (initially weekly)
and check if N&V occur - hypercalcaemia
