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Senacept, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hyperparathyroidism. The alternative uses of Senacept have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Senacept is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Senacept as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Senacept normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Senacept has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Senacept related warnings talks about Senacept's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Senacept are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Senacept with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Senacept, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Senacept is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Senacept is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Senacept safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Senacept for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Senacept safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Senacept on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Senacept will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Senacept on the Kidneys?
Senacept rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Senacept on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Senacept. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Senacept on the Heart?
Senacept can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Senacept should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Senacept unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Senacept habit forming or addictive?
Senacept is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Senacept since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Senacept only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Senacept for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Senacept
When consumed with certain foods, Senacept may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Senacept
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Senacept.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sensipar® (cinacalcet)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 338-339
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 320-321