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Treatment may include intravenous fluids, furosemide, calcitonin, intravenous bisphosphonate, in addition to treating the underlying cause. [1] [2] The evidence for furosemide use, however, is poor. [1] In those with very high levels, hospitalization may be required. [1] Haemodialysis may be used in those who do not respond to other treatments. [1]
Sodium cellulose phosphate is a drug used to treat hypercalcemia and hypercalciuria. It has been investigating for the prevention of kidney stones, [1] [2] but with limited efficacy. [3] This compound is an ion-exchange resin that can not be absorbed by the body. However, it can be used to restore the normal intestinal calcium absorption.
Primary treatment of hypercalcemia consists of administering IV fluids. [3] If the hypercalcemia is severe and/or associated with cancer, it may be treated with bisphosphonates. [ 3 ] [ 14 ] For very severe cases, hemodialysis may be considered for rapid removal of calcium from the blood.
Furosemide can be used to treat hypercalcemia as it induces caliuresis (excreting calcium in the urine). Standard practice of adequate rehydration and electrolyte monitoring should be used to avoid alkalosis and renal insufficiency. [15] If kidney failure is advanced then treatment for that is required, namely chronic dialysis. [14]
Zoledronic acid, also known as zoledronate and sold under the brand name Zometa among others, [7] by Novartis among others, is a medication used to treat a number of bone diseases. [3] These include osteoporosis , high blood calcium due to cancer , bone breakdown due to cancer, Paget's disease of bone [ 3 ] and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
Safe treatment shows Alzheimer’s potential. One of the challenges of treating Alzheimer’s is finding therapeutics that can cross the blood-brain barrier and get into the brain. Xenon gas can ...
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) is an inherited condition that can cause hypercalcemia, a serum calcium level typically above 10.2 mg/dL; although uncommon. [1] It is also known as familial benign hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FBHH) where there is usually a family history of hypercalcemia which is mild, a urine calcium to creatinine ratio <0.01, and urine calcium <200 mg/day ...
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