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What is your approach to using bisphosphonates in those with severe hypercalcemia and chronic kidney disease?

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Nephrology · Rush Medical College

Epocrates says for pamidronate under renal dosing "severe impairment avoid use".

I have used it many times but at a reduced dose, 30 mg IV once, and wait, takes a few days to kick in. Maybe once I used 60 mg.

Use at your own discretion, as it is not advised as above.

I avoid zoledronic acid (even th...

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