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Medicines paricalcitolQuestion & answer

paricalcitol · Medicine question

Can paricalcitol raise blood calcium?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Hypercalcaemia is an important recognised effect, particularly if PTH becomes oversuppressed or other calcium or vitamin D products are used.

Sources for this answer

Zemplar Soft Capsules 2 mcgemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 9
Zemplar 5 microgram/ml Solution for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 24

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