Cholecalciferol
- OralCholecalciferolOstelin, Ostevit-D
Mechanism of Action
- Synthetic vitamin D₃, which stimulates intestinal calcium / phosphate absorption and increased expression of RANK-ligand on osteoblast cell surfaces, resulting in a net increase in serum calcium and phosphate.
Clinical Use
- Indications
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis