parathyroid hormone (PTH) 1-34

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Indications

Dosage

20-40 ug SC QD

Pharmacokinetics

1/2life = 1-2 hours

Mechanism of action

  • pulse of PTH stimulates Ca+2 metabolism, including deposition in bone
  • see PTH

More general terms

Additional terms

References

  1. Solomon DH, in: UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001