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For prognosis; parathyroid tumor? x-ray unremarkable. course of action) for 93 yr old african american female]. sensipar doubled from 30mg to 60
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Treatment fine: Sensipar (cinacalcet) decreases levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorous in the body. It is used to treat hyperparathyroidism for long-term dialysis for kidney disease. It is also employed to treat hypercalcemia in patients with cancer of the parathyroid gland, and those with overactive parathyroid glands not be treated surgically. Initial dose: 30 mg increases .op to 180mg
Answered 6/11/2015
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