Doxercalciferol

  • Brand Name : Hectorol
  • Drug Class : Vitamin D Analogs
  • Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Doxercalciferol and How Does It Work?

Doxercalciferol is a prescription medication used for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis

  • Doxercalciferol is available under the following different brand names: Hectorol.

What Are the Side Effects Associated with Using Doxercalciferol?

Common side effects of Doxercalciferol include:

  • Numbness,
  • Tingling,
  • Burning pain,
  • Infections,
  • Feeling unwell,
  • Stuffy nose,
  • Sneezing,
  • Cough,
  • Itching,
  • Headache,
  • Dizziness,
  • Weakness,
  • Depression,
  • Trouble sleeping,
  • Upset stomach,
  • Nausea,
  • Vomiting,
  • Constipation,
  • Shortness of breath,
  • Swelling, and
  • Muscle stiffness

Serious side effects of Doxercalciferol include:

  • Hives,
  • Difficulty breathing,
  • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • Chest pain,
  • Slow heartbeats,
  • Nausea,
  • Vomiting,
  • Constipation,
  • Increased thirst or urination,
  • Confusion,
  • Lack of energy,
  • Weight loss,
  • Tiredness,
  • Fever,
  • Chills,
  • Flu-like symptoms,
  • Warmth,
  • Redness,
  • Vomiting,
  • Diarrhea,
  • Pain or burning while urinating,
  • Pale skin,
  • Lightheadedness,
  • Shortness of breath,
  • Cold hands and feet,
  • Feeling very thirsty or hot,
  • Being unable to urinate,
  • Heavy sweating, and
  • Hot and dry skin

Rare side effects of Doxercalciferol include:

  • None 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out. 

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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