Cinacalcet Information
Cinacalcet Benefits & Uses
Cinacalcet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Cinacalcet Dosage & How to Take
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.
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Cinacalcet Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cinacalcet is used -
Moderate
- Chest Pain
- Chest Pain
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
- Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Mild
- Dizziness
- Dizziness
- Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
- Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
- Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
- Weakness
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Paresthesia
- Headache
- Headache
Unknown
- Itching or burning
- Convulsion
- Stomach Upset
- Tingling Sensation
Cinacalcet Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cinacalcet safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Cinacalcet in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Unknown -
Is the use of Cinacalcet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Cinacalcet on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Cinacalcet will cause side effects or not.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Cinacalcet on the Kidneys?
Cinacalcet rarely harms the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Cinacalcet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cinacalcet. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Cinacalcet on the Heart?
Cinacalcet may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Moderate
Severe Interaction of Cinacalcet with Other Drugs
Cinacalcet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Cinacalcet Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cinacalcet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Calcium Deficiency
- Liver Disease
- Heart Disease
- Seizures
Frequently asked Questions about Cinacalcet
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Is this Cinacalcet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cinacalcet.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cinacalcet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Cinacalcet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cinacalcet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Cinacalcet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Cinacalcet
Some foods when eaten with Cinacalcet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Mild -
Interaction between Alcohol and Cinacalcet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cinacalcet with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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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
