After mixing, refrigeration keeps the compound stable, while freezing at -20C supports long-term storage
[5] Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, calcium, phosphate, and parathyroid hormone are re-examined at least eight weeks after each injection, and maintenance may shift to oral 1,000-2,000 IU daily once target levels (generally 30-50 ng mL ) are achieved, thereby reducing the risk of cumulative overdose while safeguarding skeletal health
The study also included a sample size of 20, but it featured a treatment duration of 3 months
The absence of a head-to-head trial means that prescribing decisions will initially be guided by availability, formulary coverage, individual tolerability, and prescriber familiarity rather than definitive comparative efficacy data
We will explore many of these throughout the upcoming articles in this series
Consumers should be aware of these off-brand versions