Following antimicrobials are termed as type I calcimimetics that mimic the stimulatory effect of calcium, on the calcium sensing receptor to inhibit PTH secretion by the parathyroid gland EXCEPT______________?

Correct answer: B. Hamycin

  • A. Streptomycin
  • B. Hamycin
  • C. Neomycin
  • D. Gentamicin

Explanation

Streptomycin, neomycin and gentamicin are aminoglycosides that can activate the calcium-sensing receptor as type I calcimimetics. Hamycin is a polyene antifungal and is not a calcimimetic.

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