INTRAVENOUS ETIDRONATE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MALIGNANT HYPERCALCEMIA
INTRAVENOUS ETIDRONATE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MALIGNANT HYPERCALCEMIA
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DOI:
10.1001/archinte.145.3.449
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发表时间:
1985-01-01
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HICKS, R
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作者:
RYZEN, E;MARTODAM, RR;HICKS, R
The treatment of hypercalcemia remains a common problem in the management of many patients with cancer. I.v. administered etidronate disodium was used as a therapy for hypercalcemia in 26 patients with malignant disease. Patients with persistent hypercalcemia despite adequate hydration and a serum creatinine level .ltoreq. 1.5 mg/dl were allowed on study. Treatment consisted of i.v. administered etidronate disodium at 7.5 mg/kg per day in 250 ml of saline infused over 2 h on 1, 2, 3, or 4 consecutive days. The serum Ca level in 19 (73%) of 26 patients returned to the normal range with a mean response time of 3 .+-. 2 days. Similar response rates were seen in patients with a variety of tumors, including breast cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer and multiple myeloma. I.v. administered etidronate appears to be safe and effective therapy for hypercalcemia in patients with malignant disease.