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Alfacalcidol

Drugs used in osteoporosis acting on bone metabolism

Description

An analogue of vitamin D

Mechanism of action

Regulates mineral metabolism by increasing calcium and phosphate absorption from the intestinal tract and also mobilises minerals from the bone. Alfacalcidol is a precursor of the active calcitriol.

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Mechanism of action

Regulates mineral metabolism by increasing calcium and phosphate absorption from the intestinal tract and also mobilises minerals from the bone. Alfacalcidol is a precursor of the active calcitriol.

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