Could the medications I took for severe COVID-19?including Piptaz, Remdesiver, Methylprednisolone, Dexona, Azithral, Ab fl n, Nexpro 40, U bect injection, Ursocol, and Vitamin D3?be responsible for the sudden, drastic drop in my blood calcium levels within an eight-day period, and is it normal to experience these kinds of fluctuations in calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels after recovering from the virus? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Could the medications I took for severe COVID-19?including Piptaz, Remdesiver, Methylprednisolone, Dexona, Azithral, Ab fl n, Nexpro 40, U bect injection, Ursocol, and Vitamin D3?be responsible for the sudden, drastic drop in my blood calcium levels within an eight-day period, and is it normal to experience these kinds of fluctuations in calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels after recovering from the virus?

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Could the medications I took for severe COVID-19?including Piptaz, Remdesiver, Methylprednisolone, Dexona, Azithral, Ab fl n, Nexpro 40, U bect injection, Ursocol, and Vitamin D3?be responsible for the sudden, drastic drop in my blood calcium levels within an eight-day period, and is it normal to experience these kinds of fluctuations in calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels after recovering from the virus?

Asked by Female, 38 · 2 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

2 days ago

Yes, both the severe COVID-19 infection itself and some of your medications can impact your calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Specifically, corticosteroids like methylprednisolone and Dexona (dexamethasone) can temporarily alter how your body processes calcium. Additionally, severe infections like COVID-19 frequently cause temporary drops in calcium levels. As your body recovers, it is not uncommon to see fluctuations in both calcium and PTH as your endocrine system works to restore its natural balance. Please share these results with your doctor so they can safely monitor your recovery and guide any needed supplements.

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Could the medications I took for severe COVID-19?including Piptaz, Remdesiver, Methylprednisolone, Dexona, Azithral, Ab fl n, Nexpro 40, U bect injection, Ursocol, and Vitamin D3?be responsible for the sudden, drastic drop in my blood calcium levels within an eight-day period, and is it normal to experience these kinds of fluctuations in calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels after recovering from the virus?

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