Alternative treatment of resistant hypoparathyroidism by subcutaneous teriparatide : A case report

Dr Harshil Shukla; Dr Ravi Shah; Dr Pallavi Dubey

Volume : VIII, Issue : X, October - 2019

Alternative treatment of resistant hypoparathyroidism by subcutaneous teriparatide : A case report

Dr Harshil Shukla, Dr Ravi Shah, Dr Pallavi Dubey

Abstract :

Hypoparathyroidism usually responds to oral active vitamin D and calcium, but, although rare, some patients do not respond to this treatment. A 45–year–old male presented to our medical unit with classical oral treatment–resistant hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemiaand hypoparathyroidism. Teriparatide was given subcutaneously .In conclusion, subcutaneous injection of teriparatide is a safe and effective treatment modality to ensure normocalcemic conditions in patients with classical treatment–resistant hypoparathyroidism.