title: Deterioration of renal function in non-dialytic uraemics caused by 1 alpha (OH)D3 which was not attributable to hypercalcaemia.
abstract: Ten patients with renal failure not on dialysis were subjected to our study to evaluate the effect of 1 alpha (OH)D3 on calcium metabolism and its influence on renal function. The results suggest the possibility that 1 alpha (OH)D3 might be effective in bone disease due to secondary hyperparathyroidism. On the other hand, 1 alpha (OH)D3 depressed creatinine clearance without any increase of Ca, Ca x P product or PRA. 1 alpha (OH)D3 is to be prescribed to patients not on dialysis only with careful attention to the dosage and the duration, and frequent observation of renal function is necessary.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism*; D012080:Chronic Kidney Disease-Mineral and Bone Disorder / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D006887:Hydroxycholecalciferols / Q000494:pharmacology*; D007668:Kidney / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D014511:Uremia / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D006887:Hydroxycholecalciferols; D002118:Calcium; C008088:alfacalcidol