Treatment of Vit D in pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Low risk pregnancy
A
10 mcg daily
2
Q
High risk women for low Vit D
A
1000 units per day
3
Q
High risk of pre eclampsia and Vit D
A
800 units/day combined with calcium
4
Q
Treatment for women with low Vit D
A
4–6 weeks, either with cholecalciferol 20 000 iu a week or ergocalciferol 10 000 iu twice a week, followed by standard
supplementation ( 1000 iu)
5
Q
Vit D toxicity
A
Enhanced intestinal calcium absorption. It is manifested through hypercalcaemia and hypercalciuria.
