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How Do Vitamin D Analogs Work: Detailed Datasheet
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
HOW DO VITAMIN D ANALOGS WORK?
Vitamin D analogs are drugs used for treating disorders caused by vitamin D deficiency.
Vitamin D analogs work by:
- Increasing vitamin D levels in the body
- Helping the body absorb more calcium
- Regulating the immune system in the skin to reduce the overgrowth, thereby decreasing excessive blood phosphate levels
- Reducing parathyroid hormone levels
HOW ARE VITAMIN D ANALOGS USED?
Vitamin D analogs are used for treating:
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Calcium deficiency
- Psoriasis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Kidney disease
WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS OF VITAMIN D ANALOGS?
Vitamin D analogs can cause the following side effects:
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Dehydration
- Growth suppression
- Headache
- Metallic taste
- Muscle or bone pain
- Weakness
- Sleepiness
- Itching
- Palpitation
- Chills
- Dizziness
- Malaise
- Indigestion
- Joint pain
- Increase in weight
- Sleep disorder
- Weight loss
- Hypersensitivity reactions
The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible side effects, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure these drugs do not cause any harm when you take them along with other medicines. Never stop taking your medication and never change your dose or frequency without consulting your doctor.
WHAT ARE NAMES OF VITAMIN D ANALOGS?
Generic and brand names of vitamin D analogs include:
- Calcijex
- Calcitriol
- Doxercalciferol
- Hectorol
- Paricalcitol
- Rayaldee
- Rocaltrol
- Zemplar