Can cinacalcet be used short-term to manage hypercalcemia from tertiary hyperparathyroidism in advanced CKD while awaiting parathyroidectomy?

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Endocrinology · Boston University School of Medicine

Yes, cinacalcet can be effective to manage hypercalcemia in CKD-induced hyperparathyroidism.

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