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* Calcitonin has previously been suggested as a treatment - 50 iu/kg IM weekly for 1-4 weeks, but its clinical effects have not been established (do not give to hypocalcaemic patients).
 
* Calcitonin has previously been suggested as a treatment - 50 iu/kg IM weekly for 1-4 weeks, but its clinical effects have not been established (do not give to hypocalcaemic patients).
 
* Vitamine D deficiency can be addressed by UVB exposure as long as the kidney and liver functions are normal.  
 
* Vitamine D deficiency can be addressed by UVB exposure as long as the kidney and liver functions are normal.  
* Treatment should be given ever 6-12 hours until obvious clinical signs cease (e.g. seizures, fasciculations).
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* Treatment should be given every 6-12 hours until noticeable clinical signs have ceased (e.g. seizures, fasciculations).
    
Carry out supportive care.  
 
Carry out supportive care.  
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