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Vitamin D and Calcium
Vitamin D and Calcium work together to promote bone mineralization and maintain serum calcium and phosphate homeostasis.
Vitamin D and Calcium work together to promote bone mineralization and maintain serum calcium and phosphate homeostasis. Used for Vitamin D and calcium deficiency, Osteoporosis prevention and treatment, Hypocalcemia.
At a glance
| Generic name | Vitamin D and Calcium |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Lady Hardinge Medical College |
| Drug class | Nutritional supplement / Mineral and vitamin combination |
| Target | Vitamin D receptor (VDR); calcium ion channels and binding proteins |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Bone health / Nutritional supplementation |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Vitamin D enhances intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, while also regulating calcium reabsorption in the kidneys and promoting bone mineralization. Calcium serves as the structural mineral in bone and is essential for numerous physiological processes including muscle contraction and nerve transmission. Together, they prevent hypocalcemia and support skeletal health.
Approved indications
- Vitamin D and calcium deficiency
- Osteoporosis prevention and treatment
- Hypocalcemia
- Bone health maintenance in postmenopausal women
Common side effects
- Hypercalcemia
- Gastrointestinal upset (constipation, nausea)
- Kidney stone formation
- Hypercalciuria
Key clinical trials
- Effect of Tirzepatide and Bimagrumab on Body Composition, Insulin Sensitivity, and Bone in Adults With Obesity (PHASE2)
- PRESS -PAR: Early Detection and PREvention of Symptomatic postSurgical hypoPARathyroidism After Thyroid Surgery" (NA)
- Ascorbic Acid and Chemotherapy for the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Lymphoma, CCUS, and Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (PHASE2)
- Effects of Vitamin D and Calcium on Hyperglycemia and Dyslipidemia in Patients Gestational Diabetes (NA)
- Study of Vitamin D Supplementation Tailored to Vitamin D Deficiency in Breast Cancer Patients (PHASE3)
- Structured Review: To Optimise Management and Prevent Harm in COPD (NA)
- Resveratrol for the Prevention of Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women (NA)
- Vitamin D3 With Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab in Treating Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (PHASE3)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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