Definition: A physiologically active metabolite of VITAMIN D. The compound is involved in the regulation of calcium metabolism, alkaline phosphatase activity, and enhances the calcemic effect of CALCITRIOL.
deficiency: coordinate 24,25-DIHYDROXYVITAMIN D 3 /defic (IM) with RICKETS (IM) or with VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY (IM)
Pharmacological ActionBone Density Conservation Agents; Vitamins
Other names 24,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol; Dihydroxyvitamin D3, 24,25; 24,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D 3; 24,25 Dihydroxycholecalciferol; 24R,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol; 24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3; 24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D 3, (3beta,5Z,7E,24R)-Isom; 24,25 Dihydroxyvitamin D3; (24R)-24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3