46 Nucleic Acids Nucleic acids are high molar mass polymers that play an essential role in protein synthesis. 1.â¯Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) 2.â¯Ribonucleic acid (RNA) DNA molecule has 2 helical strands. Each strand is made up of nucleotides.
Calcitriol is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people who have chronic kidney failure and are not receiving dialysis. Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) and metabolic bone disease in people who are receiving dialysis. Calcitriol is also used to treat calcium deficiency in people with hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid glands) caused by surgery, disease, or other conditions. Calcitriol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Hydroxychloroquine is in a class of medications that was first used to prevent and treat malaria. Today it is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, some symptoms of lupus, childhood arthritis (or juvenile idiopathic arthritis) and other autoimmune diseases.ydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is considered a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD), because it can decrease the pain and swelling of arthritis, and it may prevent joint damage and reduce the risk of long-term disability.