Vitamin D deficiency
- Replace vitamin D and correct contributing causes
- Cholecalciferol is standard for most patients
- Higher repletion doses may be needed initially
- Ensure adequate calcium intake
- CKD/hypoparathyroidism may need active vitamin D
- Avoid megadosing without an indication
Use at a glance
- Replace vitamin D and correct contributing causes
Practical pearls
- Higher repletion doses may be needed initially
Other practical pearls
- Cholecalciferol is standard for most patients
- Ensure adequate calcium intake
Safety / pitfalls
- CKD/hypoparathyroidism may need active vitamin D
- Avoid megadosing without an indication
Self-check
- Which conditions may need active vitamin D?
CKD/hypoparathyroidism. - What is standard vitamin D replacement for most patients?
Cholecalciferol.
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