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Cholecalciferol (vitamin D)

University of Tromso · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is a Vitamin D supplement / Secosteroid Small molecule drug developed by University of Tromso. It is currently FDA-approved for Vitamin D deficiency, Osteoporosis and bone health maintenance, Hypocalcemia. Also known as: vitamin D.

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is converted in the body to its active form, calcitriol, which regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis and modulates immune function.

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is converted in the body to its active form, calcitriol, which regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis and modulates immune function. Used for Vitamin D deficiency, Osteoporosis and bone health maintenance, Hypocalcemia.

At a glance

Generic nameCholecalciferol (vitamin D)
Also known asvitamin D
SponsorUniversity of Tromso
Drug classVitamin D supplement / Secosteroid
TargetVitamin D receptor (VDR)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaNutritional supplementation / Bone health / Immunology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Cholecalciferol is a fat-soluble vitamin that undergoes hydroxylation in the liver to 25-hydroxyvitamin D, then in the kidneys to the active hormone 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (calcitriol). The active form binds to the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in target tissues, regulating intestinal calcium absorption, bone mineralization, and immune cell differentiation and function.

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Common side effects

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Frequently asked questions about Cholecalciferol (vitamin D)

What is Cholecalciferol (vitamin D)?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is a Vitamin D supplement / Secosteroid drug developed by University of Tromso, indicated for Vitamin D deficiency, Osteoporosis and bone health maintenance, Hypocalcemia.

How does Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) work?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is converted in the body to its active form, calcitriol, which regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis and modulates immune function.

What is Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) used for?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is indicated for Vitamin D deficiency, Osteoporosis and bone health maintenance, Hypocalcemia, Hypoparathyroidism, Rickets.

Who makes Cholecalciferol (vitamin D)?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is developed and marketed by University of Tromso (see full University of Tromso pipeline at /company/university-of-tromso).

Is Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) also known as anything else?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is also known as vitamin D.

What drug class is Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) in?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) belongs to the Vitamin D supplement / Secosteroid class. See all Vitamin D supplement / Secosteroid drugs at /class/vitamin-d-supplement-secosteroid.

What development phase is Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) in?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Cholecalciferol (vitamin D)?

Common side effects of Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) include Hypercalcemia, Hypercalciuria, Nausea, Constipation, Weakness.

What does Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) target?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D) targets Vitamin D receptor (VDR) and is a Vitamin D supplement / Secosteroid.

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