Drug details
Calciferol (ergocalciferol)
type of Vitamin D Analogs
Calciferol (ergocalciferol) is vitamin D2 used to treat hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands), and is also used to treat rickets (softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency) or low levels of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia). Calciferol is available in generic form.
This drug may have the following side effects:
- chest pain,
- irritability,
- thinking problems,
- changes in behavior,
- urinating more than usual,
- shortness of breath, or
The following drugs are related to Calciferol, either as a replacement or used together:
- Natpara (parathyroid hormone for injection)