Etelcalcetide Hydrochloride and Vitamin C

• Generic Name: etelcalcetide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Parsabiv

Treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism associated with chronic renal disease in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Additional studies needed to determine effects on clinical outcomes, including cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

Safety and efficacy not established in patients with chronic renal disease who are not undergoing hemodialysis; use not recommended in these patients.

Safety and efficacy not established in patients with parathyroid carcinoma or primary hyperparathyroidism; use not recommended in these patients.

• Generic Name: ascorbic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Acerola, Ascorbic Acid Quick Melts, C/Rose Hips, Cecon, Cemill 500, C-Time, Ester-C, N Ice with Vitamin C, Sunkist Vitamin C, Vasoflex HD, Vicks Vitamin C Drops, Vitamin C, Cenolate, Mega-C-Acid Plus, Cee-500, C-500-Gr, Centrum Singles-Vitamin C, Ascot, Cevi-Bid, Vitamin C TR, Vitamin C with Rose Hips, Cemill 1000, Ascor L NC, Ascor, Ascor L 500, Betac, Cemill, Protexin

Vitamin C (vitamin C) occurs naturally in foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin C is important for bones and connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron, which is needed for red blood cell production.

Vitamin C is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency.

Vitamin C may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.