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Volume 14, Number 4, pages 16 - 20

New agents for the treatment of renal osteodystrophy

2.0 CE Hrs for Quiz

Séadna Ledger, BScPhm

Learning objectives:

After reading the article, the reader will be able to:

  1. Describe the treatment limitations of current therapy for renal osteodystrophy.
  2. Discuss the indications, mechanism of action and efficacy of lanthanum carbonate and cinacalcet.
  3. Recognize the tolerability and dosage recommendations of lanthanum carbonate and cinacalcet compared to conventional therapy.

Author Affiliation(s):   Séadna Ledger, BScPhm, is Renal Pharmacist, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario.