Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Nephrol. Sep 6, 2016; 5(5): 437-447
Published online Sep 6, 2016. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v5.i5.437
Table 1 Initial dose of vitamin D analogue (calcitriol) to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism due to chronic kidney disease
PTH levelVitamin D analogue dose (calcitriol)
PTH 200-499 pg/mL0.25 mcg qd once a day
PTH 500-999 pg/mL0.50 mcg qd or 1 mcg qd once a day/3 times a week
PTH > 1000 pg/mL2.0 mcg qd once a day/3 times a week