Alfacalcidol
Alfacalcidol
Alfacalcidol (pronounced al-fa-kal-si-dol) is a type of vitamin D medication used to treat certain conditions such as osteoporosis, rickets, and hypocalcemia.
Etymology
The term "Alfacalcidol" is derived from the Latin words 'alfa' meaning 'first', 'calcis' meaning 'lime', and 'dol' meaning 'pain'. This is in reference to its primary use in treating conditions related to calcium deficiency.
Usage
Alfacalcidol is used to treat and prevent a variety of conditions that are caused by a lack of vitamin D, particularly conditions that affect the bones and muscles. These conditions include osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break, and rickets, a condition that causes soft, weak bones in children. Alfacalcidol is also used to treat hypocalcemia, a condition characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood.
Related Terms
- Vitamin D: A group of fat-soluble vitamins responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.
- Osteoporosis: A medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue.
- Rickets: A skeletal disorder that's caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate.
- Hypocalcemia: A condition in which there are lower than average levels of calcium in the plasma.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alfacalcidol
- Wikipedia's article - Alfacalcidol
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