Description/Mechanism of Action Recombinant human parathyroid hormone (rhPTH 1-84) is identical to endogenous parathyroid hormone (PTH) and binds PTH-1 receptors in the bone, kidney, and has an indirect effect on calcium reabsorption in the intestine. It increases serum calcium by increasing renal tubular calcium reabsorption, intestinal calcium absorption, and bone turnover. Indication under R...