| Stereochemistry | ABSOLUTE |
| Molecular Formula | C27H44O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 400.6371 |
| Optical Activity | UNSPECIFIED |
| Defined Stereocenters | 5 / 5 |
| E/Z Centers | 2 |
| Charge | 0 |
SHOW SMILES / InChI
SMILES
[H][C@@]1(CC[C@@]2([H])\C(CCC[C@]12C)=C\C=C3\C[C@@H](O)CCC3=C)[C@H](C)CCCC(C)(C)O
InChI
InChIKey=JWUBBDSIWDLEOM-DTOXIADCSA-N
InChI=1S/C27H44O2/c1-19-10-13-23(28)18-22(19)12-11-21-9-7-17-27(5)24(14-15-25(21)27)20(2)8-6-16-26(3,4)29/h11-12,20,23-25,28-29H,1,6-10,13-18H2,2-5H3/b21-11+,22-12-/t20-,23+,24-,25+,27-/m1/s1
| Molecular Formula | C27H44O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 400.6371 |
| Charge | 0 |
| Count |
MOL RATIO
1 MOL RATIO (average) |
| Stereochemistry | ABSOLUTE |
| Additional Stereochemistry | No |
| Defined Stereocenters | 5 / 5 |
| E/Z Centers | 2 |
| Optical Activity | UNSPECIFIED |
Calcifediol (25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 or 25-hydroxycholecalciferol) is a biologically active vitamin D3 metabolite. It is concluded that the liver is the major if not the only physiologic site of hydroxylation of vitamin D3 into calcifediol. Calcifediol is a prohormone of the active form of vitamin D3, calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3). Calcifediol is converted to calcitriol by cytochrome P450 27B1 (CYP27B1), also called 1-alpha hydroxylase, primarily in the kidney. Calcitriol binds to the vitamin D receptor in target tissues and activates vitamin D responsive pathways that result in increased intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus and reduced parathyroid hormone synthesis. RAYALDEE (calcifediol) extended-release capsules is indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in adult patients with stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease.
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| CYP3A4 | CYP2C9 | CYP2D6 | hERG |
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| Other Inhibitor | Other Substrate | Other Inducer |
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Sample Use Guides
The initial dose of RAYALDEE (calcifediol) extended-release capsules is 30 mcg administered orally once daily at bedtime. Serum calcium should be below 9.8 mg/dL before initiating treatment.
Monitor serum calcium, phosphorus, 25-hydroxyvitamin D and intact parathyroid hormone (PTH) 3 months after starting therapy or changing dose.
Increase the dose to 60 mcg once daily after 3 months if intact PTH is above the treatment goal. Ensure serum calcium is below 9.8 mg/dL, phosphorus is below 5.5 mg/dL and 25-hydroxyvitamin D is below 100 ng/mL before increasing the dose.
Suspend dosing if intact PTH is persistently abnormally low, serum calcium is consistently above the normal range or serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D is consistently above 100 ng/mL
Route of Administration:
Oral
