Drug reference
ergocalciferol
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Drug class
Musculoskeletal (Vit D Preparations)
Mechanism of action
Stimulates calcium and phosphate absorption from small intestine; stimulates phosphate resorption at renal tubule; stimulates secretion of calcium into blood from bone
Common side effects
- Arrhythmias
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Headache
- Confusion
- Hypercalcemia
Contraindications
- Hypercalcemia Hypervitaminosis D Ergocalciferol (oral): Gastrointestinal (GI), liver, or biliary disease associated with malabsorption of vitamin D analogues Documented hypersensitivity with drugs that could have allergenic crossreactivity with ergocalceferol
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is ergocalciferol?
ergocalciferol belongs to: Musculoskeletal.
How does ergocalciferol work?
Stimulates calcium and phosphate absorption from small intestine; stimulates phosphate resorption at renal tubule; stimulates secretion of calcium into blood from bone
What are the common side effects of ergocalciferol?
Arrhythmias, Dry mouth, Constipation, Headache, Confusion, Hypercalcemia
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