Ckd MBD

Question 1

Vit D options

Paricalcitol (Zemplar)

Answer 1

IV and oral
- 2mcg,5mcg / mL

• Active form of VitD (calcitriol)
• prevention and treatment 2HPTth

Starting dose
- 0.04 - 0.1 mcg/kg (EOD) during HD
- increment dose by response

Increase 2-4 mcg at 2-4 week interval.