Monday, January 27, 2014

Q: Why Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in acute treatment of hypercalcemia?


Answer:  Thiazide diuretics increases the reabsorption of calcium.


 In acute treatment of hypercalcemia, a loop diuretic like furosemide is preferred to co-use with hydration as it increases the calcium excretion.

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