What is Doxercalciferol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often. You will usually use this medicine at the time you have dialysis.

Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often. You will usually use this medicine at the time you have dialysis.

This medicine must be used on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor or dialysis unit for instructions.

Keep all medicine away from children.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to doxercalciferol or vitamin D, or if you have recently had high blood calcium levels.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease or if you have a history of high levels of phosphate or calcium in your blood.

Irregular heartbeat

Loss of appetite, weight loss

Nausea, vomiting, constipation

Unusual weakness, tiredness

Unexplained headache

Follow the diet plan your doctor gives to you.

Avoid antacids that contain magnesium (such as Maalox® and Mylanta®) while using this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are using cholestyramine (Questran®), mineral oil, phenobarbital (Donnatal®), phenytoin (Dilantin®), glutethimide (Doriden®), or digitalis drugs such as digoxin (Lanoxin®) or digitoxin (Crystodigin®).

Do not use calcium supplements or any other type of vitamin D without first asking your doctor.