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 (HCQ), sold under the brand names Plaquenil among others, is a medication used for the prevention and treatment of certain types of malaria. Specifically it is used for chloroquine sensitive malaria. Other uses include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and porphyria cutanea tarda. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects include vomiting, headache, changes in vision and muscle weakness.