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Article
Vitamin D Deficiency: "At Risk" Patient Populations and Potential Drug Interactions
Marshall Journal of Medicine
Keywords
- Vitamin D,
- drug interactions,
- disease interactions,
- calcium homeostasis
Disciplines
Abstract
Vitamin D is known to play an essential role in calcium homeostasis; however, excessive amounts can have harmful effects. Calcium and vitamin D levels are known to be influenced by drug interactions and pathology ranging from of cancer to cardiovascular disease. Vitamin D supplementation has become widespread, and it is important for clinicians to understand the way that certain conditions and medications interact with vitamin D and calcium homeostasis. The purpose of this review is to outline the benefits and adverse effects of vitamin D and how its levels are affected by certain pathologic and pharmacologic interactions.
Citation Information
Dana Lycans, Elias Salloum, Matthew K Wingate, Thomas Melvin, et al.. "Vitamin D Deficiency: "At Risk" Patient Populations and Potential Drug Interactions" p. 47 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/franklin_shuler/25/