Cholecalciferol Versus Doxercalciferol in the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease

Exclusion Criteria

• •intact PTH \> 400 pg/ml
• •initial corrected Calcium \> 9.7 mg/dl
• •initial serum Phosphorous \> 5.0 mg/dl
• •initial standardized blood pressure of \> 160/100
• •history of significant liver disease or cirrhosis
• •anticipated requirement for dialysis in 6 months
• •malabsorption, severe chronic diarrhea, or ileostomy
• •no calcimimetic or active vitamin D therapy 30 days prior to enrollment
• •use of digoxin, magnesium containing products, mineral oil, or cholestyramine