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Hyperparathyroidism Learning Center
Prescribed Medications
| 1. | cinacalcet(Sensipar ) | ||
| 2. | furosemide(Lasix , Lo-Aqua) | ||
| 3. | ergocalciferol(Drisdol ) | ||
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Over the Counter Medications
| 1. | ergocalciferol(Drisdol ) | ||
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CALCITONIN (kal si TOE nin) is a hormone. It helps control calcium in the body. It is used to treat Paget's disease, osteoporosis, and hypercalcemia.
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Polypeptide hormone secreted by parafollicular cells (C cells) of thyroid gland; acts predominantly on bone to lower serum calcium concentration and inhibit bone resorption.
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CINACALCET (sin a CAL set) is used to treat patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. It is also used to treat patients with cancer of the parathyroid gland.
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Calcimimetic agent; increases sensitivity of calcium-sensing receptors on parathyroid glands to extracellular calcium, resulting in decreased serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium concentrations.
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FUROSEMIDE (fyoor OH se mide) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease.
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FUROSEMIDE (fyoor OH se mide) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease.
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FUROSEMIDE (fyoor OH se mide) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease.
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A sulfonamide, loop-type diuretic and antihypertensive agent.
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ERGOCALCIFEROL (er goe kal SIF e role) is a man made form of vitamin D. It helps your body keep the right amount of calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones and teeth.
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ERGOCALCIFEROL (er goe kal SIF e role) is a man made form of vitamin D. It helps your body keep the right amount of calcium and phosphorus for healthy bones and teeth.
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A vitamin D analog.
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