Which of the following is fastest calcium lowering agents: (A) Calcitonin, (B) Plicamycin, (C) Etidronate, (D) Zoledronate
Answer is A. Refer CMDT 2010/801 Bisphoshonates are the treatment of choice for hypercalcemia of malignancy but require 48-72 hours before reaching full therapeutic effect Calcitonin may be helpful to treat hypercalcemia before the onset of action of bisphoshonates