Calcitriol

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Hypocalcemia:

Dialysis patients: Adults: initially, 0.25 mcg qd, increased 0.25 mcg/day at 4-8wk intervals, may require 0.5-1 mcg/day. Children: 0.25-2 mcg/day.

Hypoparathyroidism and pseudohypoparathyroidism:

Initial dose: 0.25 mcg/day; increased at 2-4 wk intervals. Maintenance: Adults and children＞6yr: 0.5-2 mcg/day Children 1-5yr: 0.25-0.75 mcg/day.

Secondary hyperparathyroidism:

Predialysis patients: Adults and children≧3yr: Initial, 0.25 mcg/day, may be increased to 0.5 mcg/day. Children＜3yr: 10-15 nanograms/kg/day. Dialysis patients: Initial, 0.25 mcg qd or qod (may require 0.5-1 mcg/day); increased 0.25 mcg/day at 4-8wk intervals.