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Which of the following is fastest calcium lowering agents

A
Calcitonin
B
Plicamycin
C
Etidronate
D
Zoledronate
High-Yield Explanation
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

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