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CHEMICAL NAME
CINACALCET.
INDICATIONS
Sensipar(CINACALCET) is a calcimimetic agent used to treat high levels of calcium in the blood caused by parathyroid cancer or to treat high levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood that can occur in patients with chronic kidney disease. This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
DIRECTIONS
Follow the directions for taking Sensipar(CINACALCET) provided by your doctor. Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing. Take this medicine with food or shortly following a meal. Store this medicine at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container away from heat and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted.
MISSED DOSE:If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
SIDE EFFECTS
That may occur while you are taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches, dizziness, tiredness, or loss of appetite. If they continue or are bothersome check with your doctor. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience chest pain, numbness, tingling, ongoing muscle aches, cramping, tremors, or seizures. An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you experience other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Do not take Sensipar(CINACALCET) if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking with your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are taking this medicine. Laboratory and/or medical tests such as calcium and phosphorus levels in your blood or parathyroid hormone blood levels may be done to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Before you begin taking any new medicine either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. It is unknown if this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are taking this medicine.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
INFORMATION
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not beconstrued to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before taking the product.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
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