46 Nucleic Acids Nucleic acids are high molar mass polymers that play an essential role in protein synthesis. 1.â¯Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 2.â¯Ribonucleic acid (RNA) DNA molecule has 2 helical strands. Each strand is made up of nucleotides.
Calcitriol is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people who have chronic kidney failure and are not receiving dialysis. Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) and metabolic bone disease in people who are receiving dialysis. Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency in people with hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid glands) caused by surgery, disease, or other conditions. Calcitriol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
1 Review. Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D, sold under the brand names Rocaltrol (oral capsule or liquid), Vectical (topical ointment), Calcijex (injection), and others. The medicine is used to treat certain conditions caused by abnormal parathyroid hormone levels or low levels of calcium in the blood.