Cinacalcet

Therapeutic Group

Drugs For Treatment Of Bone Diseases

Indication Dosage

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism In Patients With End-stage Renal Disease On Dialysis: 

  • Adult: Initially 30 Mg Once Daily, Dose To Be Adjusted After 2 To 4 Weeks; Maximum 180 Mg Per Day 

Treatment Of Hypercalcaemia In Parathyroid Carcinoma, Primary Hyperparathyroidism When Parathyroidectomy Is Inappropriate: 

  • Adult: Initially 30 Mg Twice Daily (max. 90 Mg 4 Times A Day), Dose To Be Adjusted After 2 To 4 Weeks According To Response

Content

  • Tab 30mg: Cinacalcet 30mg

Pregnancy

Use Only If Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk, Avoid

Stability

  • Bone Resorption Inhibitors

Contra Indications

  • Patients With Hypocalcaemia

Precautions

  • Patients With Hypocalcaemia

Lactation

  • Avoid

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Asthenia
  • Back Pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dizziness
  • Dyspnoea
  • Cough
  • Electrolyte Imbalance
  • Gi Discomfort
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Hypotension
  • Muscle Complaints
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Paraesthesia
  • Rash
  • Seizure
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection.
  • Rare: Heart Failure Aggravated
  • Qt Interval Prolongation
  • Ventricular Arrhythmia