Which Vitamin D analogue is used to treat hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets and familial hypophosphatemia?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Ergocalciferol.
Ergocalciferol is utilized to treat conditions such as hypoparathyroidism (a condition characterized by insufficient production of parathyroid hormone), refractory rickets (a type of bone softening and weakening that does not respond to conventional treatments), and familial hypophosphatemia (a genetic disorder leading to rickets or osteomalacia due to phosphate deficiency).