paricalcitol, a vitamin D analog. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is used to treat hypoparathyroidism. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to this drug and hypercalcemia prohibit its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Sepsis is a life-threatening effect. Other adverse effects include nausea, vomiting, anorexia, dry mouth, light-headedness, palpitations, pneumonia, edema, chills, fever, and flu.
