Question 1

What is PARICALCITOL used for?

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PARICALCITOL (brand name Paricalcitol) is a Vitamin / Supplement indicated for due to AbbVie Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, due to AbbVie Inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights.

Question 2

How does PARICALCITOL work?

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PARICALCITOL works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Paricalcitol is a synthetic, biologically active vitamin D 2 analog of calcitriol. Preclinical and in vitro studies have demonstrated that paricalcitol's biological actions are mediated through binding of the VDR, which results in the selective activation of vitamin D responsive pathways. Vitamin D and paricalcitol have been shown to reduce parathyroid hormone levels by inhibiting PTH synthesis and secretion..

Question 3

What are the most common side effects of PARICALCITOL?

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Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for PARICALCITOL. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Question 4

Is PARICALCITOL the same as Paricalcitol?

Accepted Answer

Paricalcitol is a brand name for PARICALCITOL. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

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