Hectorol Injection and Radium ra 223 dichloride Intravenous

• Generic Name: doxercalciferol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, liquid filled, injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Hectorol

Hectorol is a synthetic (man- made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.

Hectorol is used to help maintain healthy levels of parathyroid hormone in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

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

• Generic Name: radium 223 dichloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xofigo

Radium Ra 223 dichloride injection is used to treat men with castration-resistant (resistant to medical or surgical treatments to lower testosterone) prostate cancer that has spread to the bones but not to other organs. It is a radiopharmaceutical agent. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that are used to find and treat certain diseases.

Radium ra 223 dichloride is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.