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Would you stop denosumab in a patient with chronic kidney disease if they develop asymptomatic hypocalcemia after the injection?

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Would you stop denosumab in a patient with chronic kidney disease if they develop asymptomatic hypocalcemia after the injection?

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Endocrinology · University of Missouri School of Medicine
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No. Stopping denosumab leads to rebound bone resorption and loss of all gains. The hypocalcemia indicates insufficient calcium and/or calcitriol. Calcium intake should be 1,000-1,200 mg daily from food and/or supplements in divided doses with food.

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Rheumatology · Sunshine Rheumatology & Arthritis Center
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No, please do not stop. Check Calcium levels 7 days after Denosumab injection and if asymptomatic hypocalcemia noted- increase calcium supplement to 2000 mg for 2-3 weeks.

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Nephrology · Rush Medical College
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Full disclosure: I have not used it but everything I read about using it in CKD, at least in ESRD is that it can lead to profound extended hypocalcemia, so I wonder about it being started in the first place (to find that patient that has asymptomatic hypocalcemia). I suppose too what level of CKLD y...

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Endocrinology · Brigham And Womens Hospital Endocrinology
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Agree with not stopping and increasing calcium/calcitriol. Is reduced dose Prolia going to become more widely available, especially in this scenario?

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