One-Alpha 0.25 mcg 30 capsules

Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.

One-Alpha 0.25 mcg 30 capsules Composition (per 1 capsule): • Alfacalcidol — 0.25 mcg. One-Alpha 0.25 mcg is a drug based on alfacalcidol, an analogue of the active form of vitamin D. It is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions associated with impaired calcium-phosphorus metabolism, such as osteoporosis, rickets, hypoparathyroidism, and chronic renal failure. Pharmacological properties: • Class: vitamin D analogues • Mechanism of action: Alfacalcidol is a prodrug that is rapidly converted in the liver to the active form of vitamin D₃ (calcitriol). It regulates the absorption of calcium and phosphates in the intestines, increases blood calcium levels, and stimulates bone tissue mineralization. • Main effects: Increases blood calcium levels Improves bone density Regulates parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion Prevents and treats osteomalacia and osteoporosis. Indications: Vitamin D deficiency Hypoparathyroidism Renal osteodystrophy Osteoporosis. Dosage and administration: • Usual starting dose for adults: 0.25–0.5 mcg once daily orally. • Maintenance dose: individualized depending on blood calcium and phosphorus levels. • In patients with chronic renal failure, monitoring calcium levels is mandatory. • Take with a small amount of water, regardless of food intake.