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What Is Bendroflumethiazide? |
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Answer» Treatment of hypercalcaemia can include FLUID rehydration, loop diuretics, bisphosphonates, steroids, salmon calcitonin and chemotherapy. In CLINICAL practice intravenous fluids are the first-line agent used to treat hypercalcaemia, both rehydrating the patient and helping to lower the calcium LEVELS. This is combined with the co-administration of bisphosphonates such as pamidronate, which exert their maximal EFFECT 5-7 days after administration. Treatment of hypercalcaemia can include fluid rehydration, loop diuretics, bisphosphonates, steroids, salmon calcitonin and chemotherapy. In clinical practice intravenous fluids are the first-line agent used to treat hypercalcaemia, both rehydrating the patient and helping to lower the calcium levels. This is combined with the co-administration of bisphosphonates such as pamidronate, which exert their maximal effect 5-7 days after administration. |
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