Table 1.
Comparison of laboratory parameters at first chemotherapy dose, admission and hospital stay
| CHEMISTRY | Biochemistry 1 day before chemotherapy | 1 day after zoledronic acid and Velcade ® (bortezomib) administration | 3 days after admission | 1 day after paricalcitol initiated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrected calcium (mg/dL) |
10.3 |
7.3 |
<5 (undetectable) |
8.4 |
| Ionized calcium (mmol/L) |
– |
– |
0.66 |
1.13 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) |
0.99 |
1.69 |
8 |
4.8 |
| Glomerular filtration rate (mL/minute/1.73m2) |
>60 |
36 |
6 |
– |
| Vitamin D (ng/mL) | – | – | 13 | – |
Laboratory results not done.