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ba0001pp441 | Osteoporosis: treatment | ECTS2013

Reducing the risk of hypocalcaemia with parenteral antiresorptive therapies: an audit

Xu Wei , Baker Kenneth , Reavley Rachel , Oates Emily , Aspray Terry

Introduction: Intravenous bisphosphonates (IB) and subcutaneous denosumab (SD) are potent antiresorptive agents widely used in the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget’s disease and metastatic malignancy. Several case reports have identified the risk of life-threatening hypocalcaemia with these treatments, particularly in the context of vitamin D deficiency and further highlighted by recent UKMHRA advice.Design: To optimise vitamin D status and decrease...