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Cinacalcet
Information about Cinacalcet
Cinacalcet Uses
Cinacalcet is used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with serious kidney disease who need dialysis, in hypercalcemia patients with parathyroid cancer (hypercalcemia) or primary hyperparathyroidism (despite surgical removal of gland) or when surgical removal of enlarged parathyroid gland (a gland in neck which maintains calcium level in body) is not possible.
.How Cinacalcet works
Cinacalcet works by lowering a chemical (parathyroid hormone), which makes calcium level go back to normal.
Common side effects of Cinacalcet
Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Headache, Dizziness, Rash, Back pain, Muscle pain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Diarrhea, Decreased appetite, Constipation, Hypersensitivity reaction, Decreased calcium level in blood, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Breathlessness, Cough, Dyspepsia, Abdominal pain, Muscle spasm
Available Medicine for Cinacalcet
PthIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹741 to ₹17993 variant(s)
MimciparPanacea Biotec Ltd
₹704 to ₹12242 variant(s)
MimcinaSteadfast Medishield Pvt Ltd
₹6001 variant(s)
CeracalBiocon
₹599 to ₹11522 variant(s)
SetzDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹579 to ₹17253 variant(s)
SenaceptLupin Ltd
₹650 to ₹12392 variant(s)
Expert advice for Cinacalcet
- Cinacalcet treats hyperparathyroidism and high calcium levels in the blood.
- It should be taken with or shortly after food.
- Cinacalcet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you start or stop smoking during treatment with Cinacalcet.
- Your doctor may monitor your calcium levels regularly during treatment with Cinacalcet. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of low calcium levels such as numbness or tingling around the mouth or muscle aches.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart problems, or liver problems.