Medications that cause hypocalcemia

What are some of the medications that cause hypocalcemia and how?

Many medications can cause hypocalcemia through a variety of mechanisms:

• Calcium chelators: citrate, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)

• Complex formation: foscarnet

• Inhibition of bone resorption: bisphosphonates, denosumab, etc.

• Drug-induced hypoparathyroidism: cinacalcet

• Altered vitamin D metabolism: phenytoin, 5 fluorouracil/leucovorin

15585

Sign up to receive the trending updates and tons of Health Tips

Join SeekhealthZ and never miss the latest health information

15856