Generic name: cinacalcet [ sin-ah-CAL-set ]
Brand name: Sensipar
Dosage form: oral tablet (30 mg; 60 mg; 90 mg)
Drug class:Calcimimetics
What is cinacalcet?
Cinacalcet decreases levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorous in the body.
Cinacalcet is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive functioning of the parathyroid glands) in people who are on long-term dialysis for kidney disease.
Cinacalcet is also used to treat hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) in people with cancer of the parathyroid gland, and in people with overactive parathyroid glands that cannot be treated surgically.
Cinacalcet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take cinacalcet if you have low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use cinacalcet if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia).
To make sure cinacalcet is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
high or low blood pressure;
heart disease, heart failure, heart rhythm disorder;
personal or family history of long QT syndrome;
a stomach ulcer or severe vomiting;
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