Falecalcitriol

Falecalcitriol (INN) is an analog of calcitriol. It has a higher potency both in vivo and in vitro systems, and longer duration of action in vivo.[1]

Falecalcitriol
Clinical data
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administration
Oral
ATC code
  • none
Legal status
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  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC27H38F6O3
Molar mass524.588 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
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References

  1. Okamoto S, Ejima E, Kiriyama T, et al. (1991). "Mechanism of action of newly developed vitamin D analogue". Contrib Nephrol. 91: 146–8. PMID 1666031.


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