Differential Effects of Paricalcitol and Calcitriol on Intestinal Calcium Absorption in Hemodialysis Patients

Abstract

Overall, paricalcitol-treated patients absorbed approximately 14% less Ca compared with calcitriol-treated patients with similar effects on PTH. In hemodialysis patients, paricalcitol may provide a benefit by lowering the Ca available for removal by dialysis and/or for deposit in bone or soft tissues.