Medications for Hypercalcemia

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  • Calcitonin salmon (calcitonin salmon)

    (CALCITONIN SALMON)
    Cipla USA Inc.
    Usage: Calcitonin salmon injection is indicated for treating symptomatic Paget's disease of bone, hypercalcemic emergencies, and postmenopausal osteoporosis in women over five years postmenopause. It is recommended for patients unable to use alternative treatments, and the need for continued therapy should be periodically reassessed due to potential malignancy risk.

  • Cinacalcet (cinacalcet)

    (Cinacalcet)
    AvPAK
    Usage: Cinacalcet tablets are indicated for treating secondary hyperparathyroidism in adults with chronic kidney disease on dialysis, hypercalcemia in patients with parathyroid carcinoma, and hypercalcemia in adults with primary hyperparathyroidism who cannot undergo parathyroidectomy. It is not recommended for patients with CKD not on dialysis due to hypocalcemia risk.

  • Depo-medrol (methylprednisolone acetate)

    (methylprednisolone acetate)
    A-S Medication Solutions
    Usage: DEPO-MEDROL is indicated for intramuscular administration in severe allergic conditions, various dermatologic and endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal and hematologic diseases, and certain neoplastic and nervous system ailments. It can also be used intra-articularly for inflammatory joint issues and intralesionally for dermatological conditions like alopecia areata and keloids.

  • Dexamethasone (dexamethasone)

    (dexamethasone)
    Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC
    Usage: This drug is indicated for severe allergic conditions, dermatologic and endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal issues, hematologic disorders, certain cancers, acute nervous system conditions, ocular inflammation, renal diseases, respiratory conditions, and as adjunctive therapy for rheumatic disorders. It addresses various severe and chronic health issues unresponsive to standard treatments.

  • Dexamethasone (dexamethasone)

    (Dexamethasone)
    NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
    Usage: This drug is indicated for severe allergic conditions, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, nervous system issues, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, and rheumatic disorders. It serves various roles including adjunctive therapy and management of acute episodes.

  • Ganite (gallium nitrate)

    (Gallium nitrate)
    Genta Incorporated
    Usage: Ganite is indicated for treating symptomatic cancer-related hypercalcemia unresponsive to hydration. Patients typically presenting with serum calcium levels <12 mg/dL are not expected to show symptoms. Initial management should focus on hydration to enhance calcium excretion and address dehydration caused by hypercalcemia.

  • Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone acetonide)

    (TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE)
    Proficient Rx LP
    Usage: Kenalog-40 Injection (triamcinolone acetonide) is indicated for intramuscular use in severe allergic conditions, dermatologic and endocrine disorders, hematologic disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, and certain cancers. It is also used for acute exacerbations of multiple sclerosis, various ophthalmic diseases, and as intra-articular therapy for joint-related conditions.

  • Medroloan suik (methylprednisolone acetate)

    (Methylprednisolone Acetate)
    Asclemed USA, Inc.
    Usage: Methylprednisolone acetate injectable suspension is indicated for severe allergic reactions, dermatologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, hematologic, neoplastic, nervous system, ophthalmic, renal, respiratory, and rheumatic disorders. It can be administered intramuscularly, intra-articularly, or intralesionally for various acute conditions and exacerbations.

  • Miacalcin (calcitonin salmon)

    (calcitonin salmon)
    Mylan Institutional LLC
    Usage: Miacalcin injection is indicated for treating symptomatic Paget’s disease of bone, hypercalcemic emergencies, and postmenopausal osteoporosis in patients who cannot tolerate or are unsuitable for alternative therapies. Its long-term use requires periodic re-evaluation due to potential malignancy risks.

  • Pamidronate disodium (pamidronate disodium)

    (PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM)
    Hospira, Inc.
    Usage: Pamidronate disodium is indicated for treating moderate to severe hypercalcemia of malignancy, Paget's disease, and osteolytic bone metastases from breast cancer and multiple myeloma. It is used alongside hydration and standard antineoplastic therapies, demonstrating significant biochemical and clinical benefits in affected patients.