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What is Cinacalcet Hcl: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 12, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Cinacalcet Hcl overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Sensipar

Generic Names:

  • Cinacalcet Hcl

Uses:

  • Lowers the amount of calcium in your blood.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Calcium Regulator

Forms:

  • Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What form(s) does Cinacalcet Hcl come in

  • Tablet

What are common Cinacalcet Hcl doses?

  • Tablet 30MG

  • Tablet 60MG

  • Tablet 90MG

Common Cinacalcet Hcl prescriptions

  • Cinacalcet HCl
    30mg tablet

  • Cinacalcet HCl
    60mg tablet

  • Cinacalcet HCl
    90mg tablet

How to take Cinacalcet Hcl

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Take this medicine with food or shortly after a meal.

  • Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, or break it.

  • Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take this medicine with food or shortly after a meal.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Cinacalcet Hcl contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to cinacalcet.

Cinacalcet Hcl warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, bone disease, heart failure or other heart problems, or a history of seizures.

  • This medicine may lower calcium levels too much and increase your risk for heart rhythm problems, seizures, or bone disease.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Muscle spasms, stiffness, or pain

  • Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, and feet

  • Seizures

Cinacalcet Hcl interactions

  • Some medicines can affect how cinacalcet works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: CarvedilolDesipramineFlecainideItraconazoleKetoconazoleMetoprololTricyclic antidepressant

  • This medicine may lower calcium levels too much and increase your risk for heart rhythm problems, seizures, or bone disease.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Cinacalcet Hcl side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, and feet

  • Fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

  • Seizures

  • Muscle spasms, stiffness, or pain

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Anxiety, confusion, mental changes

  • Dizziness or lightheadedness

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Back or joint pain

  • Headache

  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite