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Medication-induced hypercalcaemia

Medication-induced hypercalcaemia is an elevated serum calcium level caused by drugs that alter calcium metabolism, absorption, or excretion. It matters clinically because it can lead to symptoms like confusion, arrhythmias, or kidney injury, requiring prompt recognition and management. Commonly associated medications include thiazide diuretics, which reduce renal calcium clearance.

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