Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
tablet
- 30mg
- 60mg
- 90mg
Primary Hyperparathyroidism (HPT)
Indicated for severe hypercalcemia in patients who are unable to undergo parathyroidectomy
Initial dose: 30 mg PO q12hr
May increase if needed at 2-4 week intervals through sequential doses 60 mg q12hr, 90 mg q12hr, or 90 mg q6-8hr as necessary to normalize serum calcium levels
Dosing considerations
Switching from Parsabiv (etelcalcetide) to Sensipar: Discontinue etelcalcetide for at least 4 weeks before starting Sensipar. Ensure corrected serum calcium is at or above the lower limit of normal before initiating Sensipar; initiate Sensipar treatment at a starting dose of 30 mg once daily
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Indicated in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis
Initial dose: 30 mg PO qDay
May increase if needed by titrating at 2-4 week intervals through sequential doses of 60, 90, 120, or 180 mg qDay
Parathyroid Carcinoma
Indicated to treat hypercalcemia in patients with parathyroid carcinoma
Initial dose: 30 mg PO q12hr
May increase if needed at 2-4 week intervals through sequential doses 60 mg q12hr, 90 mg q12hr, or 90 mg q6-8hr as necessary to normalize serum calcium levels
Dosing Modifications
Renal impairment: Dose adjustment not necessary
Hepatic impairment: Moderate to severe hepatic impairment: Monitor serum calcium, serum phosphorus, and iPTH levels throughout treatment
Dosing Considerations
Monitor for hypocalcemia once maintenance dose established
Parathyroid carcinoma or primary hyperparathyroidism
- Monitor serum calcium every 2 months
Hyperparathyroidism in patients with CKD on dialysis
- Serum calcium and serum phosphorus should be measured within 1 week and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) should be measured 1 to 4 weeks after initiation or dose adjustment of dose
- Drug should be titrated no more frequently than every 2 to 4 weeks through sequential doses of 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180 mg once daily to target iPTH levels of 150 to 300 pg/mL
- Serum iPTH levels should be assessed no earlier than 12 hours after dosing
- During dose titration, serum calcium levels should be monitored frequently and if levels decrease below normal range, appropriate steps should be taken to increase serum calcium levels, such as by providing supplemental calcium, initiating or increasing the dose of calcium-based phosphate binder, initiating or increasing the dose of vitamin D sterols, or temporarily withholding treatment
- Once maintenance dose has been established, measure serum calcium approximately monthly for patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism with CKD on dialysis, and every 2 months for patients with parathyroid carcinoma or primary hyperparathyroidism
- If serum calcium falls below 8.4 mg/dL but remains above 7.5 mg/dL, or if symptoms of hypocalcemia occur, during maintenance, calcium-containing phosphate binders and/or vitamin D sterols can be used to raise serum calcium; if serum calcium falls below 7.5 mg/dL, or if symptoms of hypocalcemia persist and the dose of vitamin D cannot be increased, withhold therapy until serum calcium levels reach 8.0 mg/dL and/or symptoms of hypocalcemia have resolved; treatment should be reinitiated using the next lowest dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (Orphan)
Orphan designation for treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease receiving dialysis
Sponsor
- Amgen, Inc; One Amgen Center Drive; Bldg 17, 1A-4-4, Mail Stop 17-1-B; Thousand Oaks, California 91320
Interactions
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Contraindicated (2)
- eliglustat
cinacalcet increases levels of eliglustat by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Contraindicated. If coadministered with strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors, reduce eliglustat dose from 84 mg BID to 84 mg once daily in extensive and intermediate metabolizers; eliglustat is contraindiated if strong or moderate CYP2D6 inhibitors are given concomitantly with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors.
- etelcalcetide
cinacalcet, etelcalcetide. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Discontinue cinacalcet for at least 7 days before starting etelcalcetide. Concurrent administration of CaSR agonists could result in severe, life-threatening, hypocalcemia.
Serious - Use Alternative (15)
- carbamazepine
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- cimetidine
cimetidine will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- dacomitinib
dacomitinib will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use with CYP2D6 substrates where minimal increases in concentration of the CYP2D6 substrate may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.
- erythromycin base
erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- erythromycin ethylsuccinate
erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- erythromycin lactobionate
erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- erythromycin stearate
erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- givosiran
givosiran will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP2D6 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP2D6 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- metoclopramide intranasal
cinacalcet will increase the level or effect of metoclopramide intranasal by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Concurrent use of metoclopramide intranasal and strong CYP2D6 inhibitors is not recommended since the metoclopramide intranasal dose cannot be adjusted.
- nefazodone
nefazodone will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- rifabutin
rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- rifampin
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- St John's Wort
St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
Monitor Closely (84)
- abiraterone
abiraterone increases levels of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Avoid coadministration of abiraterone with substrates of CYP2D6. If alternative therapy cannot be used, exercise caution and consider a dose reduction of the CYP2D6 substrate.
- amobarbital
amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- aprepitant
aprepitant will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- armodafinil
armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- artemether/lumefantrine
artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- atazanavir
atazanavir will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bosentan
bosentan will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- brexpiprazole
cinacalcet will increase the level or effect of brexpiprazole by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer half of the usual brexpiprazole dose when coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors. If also administered with a strong/moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, administer a quarter of brexpiprazole dose. NOTE: In MDD clinical trials, brexpiprazole dosage was not adjusted for strong CYP2D6 inhibitors (eg, paroxetine, fluoxetine); thus, CYP considerations are already factored into general dosing recommendations and brexpiprazole may be administered without dosage adjustment in patients with MDD.
- budesonide
budesonide will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bupropion
bupropion will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butabarbital
butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butalbital
butalbital will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- codeine
cinacalcet decreases effects of codeine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Prevents conversion of codeine to its active metabolite morphine.
- conivaptan
conivaptan will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cortisone
cortisone will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- crizotinib
crizotinib increases levels of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Dose reduction may be needed for coadministered drugs that are predominantly metabolized by CYP3A.
- cyclosporine
cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- darifenacin
darifenacin will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- darunavir
darunavir will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dasatinib
dasatinib will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- deferasirox
deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- deutetrabenazine
cinacalcet will increase the level or effect of deutetrabenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Strong CYP2D6 inhibitors increase the systemic exposure to the active dihydro-metabolites of deutetrabenazine by approximately 3-fold. Do not exceed 18 mg/dose and 36 mg/day of deutetrabenazine if coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.
- dexamethasone
dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- DHEA, herbal
DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diltiazem
diltiazem will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dronedarone
dronedarone will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- efavirenz
efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- eliglustat
eliglustat increases levels of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the concomitant drug and titrate to clinical effect.
- eluxadoline
cinacalcet increases levels of eluxadoline by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. As a precautionary measure due to incomplete information on the metabolism of eluxadoline, use caution when coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.
- elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF
elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP2D6 inhibitor; caution with CYP2D6 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.
- eslicarbazepine acetate
eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etravirine
etravirine will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fedratinib
fedratinib will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C9/10 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP2D6 substrates as necessary.
- fluconazole
fluconazole will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fludrocortisone
fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fluvoxamine
fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fosamprenavir
fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fosphenytoin
fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- grapefruit
grapefruit will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- griseofulvin
griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydrocortisone
hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- indinavir
indinavir will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- isoniazid
isoniazid will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- itraconazole
itraconazole will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- lapatinib
lapatinib will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- letermovir
letermovir increases levels of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lofexidine
cinacalcet will increase the level or effect of lofexidine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Concomitant use of lofexidine with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors may increase lofexidine plasma levels. Monitor for symptoms of orthostasis and bradycardia if coadministered with a CYP2D6 inhibitor. Consider lofexidine dose reduction.
- lorcaserin
lorcaserin will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lumefantrine
lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- marijuana
marijuana will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methylprednisolone
methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metronidazole
metronidazole will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- miconazole vaginal
miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mirabegron
mirabegron will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- modafinil
modafinil will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nelfinavir
nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nevirapine
nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nifedipine
nifedipine will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nilotinib
nilotinib will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oliceridine
cinacalcet will increase the level or effect of oliceridine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If concomitant use is necessary, may require less frequent oliceridine dosing. Closely monitor for respiratory depression and sedation and titrate subsequent doses accordingly. If inhibitor is discontinued, consider increase oliceridine dosage until stable drug effects are achieved. Monitor for signs of opioid withdrawal.
- oxcarbazepine
oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenytoin
phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pitolisant
cinacalcet will increase the level or effect of pitolisant by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors, initiate pitolisant at 8.9 mg/day and increase after 7 days to maximum of 17.8 mg/day. For patients currently taking pitolisant, reduce pitolisant dose by half upon initiating strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.
- posaconazole
posaconazole will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- prednisone
prednisone will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- primidone
primidone will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quinupristin/dalfopristin
quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ribociclib
ribociclib will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifapentine
rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ritonavir
ritonavir will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rolapitant
rolapitant will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Rolapitant may increase plasma concentrations of CYP2D6 substrates for at least 28 days following rolapitant administration.
- rufinamide
rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- secobarbital
secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tamoxifen
cinacalcet, tamoxifen. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. CYP2D6 inhibition decreases metabolism of tamoxifen to hydroxytamoxifen, and N-desmethyl tamoxifen to endoxifen (active metabolites with 100-fold greater affinity for estrogen receptor); decreased endoxifen levels may result in poor clinical outcome.
- tamsulosin
cinacalcet increases levels of tamsulosin by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- terbinafine
terbinafine will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Assess need to reduce dose of CYP2D6-metabolized drug.
- topiramate
topiramate will decrease the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- valbenazine
cinacalcet will increase the level or effect of valbenazine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing valbenazine dose based on tolerability if coadministered with a strong CYP2D6 inhibitor.
- verapamil
verapamil will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- voriconazole
voriconazole will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- vortioxetine
cinacalcet increases levels of vortioxetine by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2D6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Decrease vortioxetine dose by 50% when coadministered with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors.
- zafirlukast
zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of cinacalcet by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
Minor (0)
Adverse Effects
>10%
Secondary Parathyroidism
- Diarrhea (20%)
- Nausea (19%)
- Vomiting (15%)
- Myalgia (14%)
1-10%
Secondary Parathyroidism
- Dizziness (8%)
- Hypertension (5%)
- Access infection (4%)
- Anorexia (4%)
- Asthenia (4%)
- Noncardiac chest pain (4%)
- Seizures 1.4%
Frequency Not Defined
Parathyroid CA
- Nausea/vomiting
- Hypocalcemia
Postmarketing Reports
Hypotension
Worsening heart failure and/or arrhythmias
Adynamic bone disease
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Chondrocalcinosis pyrophosphate (acute pseudogout)
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Serum calcium less than lower limit of normal range
Cautions
History of seizure; seizures (primarily generalized or tonic-clonic) were observed in clinical trials (1.4% compared with 0.7% in placebo)
Not for therapy of patients with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis due to increased risk for hypokalemia
Drug exposure is increased in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment; monitor serum calcium, serum phosphorus, and intact parathyroid hormone closely
Adynamic bone disease may develop; if iPTH levels decrease below 150 pg/mL in patients receiving therapy, the dose and/or vitamin D sterols should be reduced or therapy discontinued
Therapy is not indicated for patients with CKD not on dialysis ; long-term safety and efficacy of therapy not established in patients with secondary HPT and CKD not on dialysis
Idiosyncratic cases of hypotension, worsening heart failure, and/or arrhythmia reported in patients with impaired cardiac function, in which a causal relationship to therapy could not be completely excluded and which may be mediated by reductions in serum calcium levels
Significant lowering of calcium by therapy can cause paresthesias, myalgias, muscle spasms, tetany, and seizures; QT interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia; life-threatening events and fatal outcomes associated with hypocalcemia reported, including in pediatric patients
Threshold for seizures is lowered by significant reductions in serum calcium levels; monitor serum calcium levels in patients with seizure disorders
Educate patients on symptoms of hypocalcemia and advise them to contact a healthcare provider if they occur; if corrected serum calcium falls below lower limit of normal or symptoms of hypocalcemia develop, start or increase calcium supplementation (including calcium, calcium-containing phosphate binders, and/or vitamin D sterols or increases in dialysate calcium concentration)
Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Cases of gastrointestinal bleeding, mostly upper gastrointestinal bleeding, reported in patients using calcimimetics
- The exact cause of GI bleeding is unknown; patients with risk factors for upper GI bleeding (such as known gastritis, esophagitis, ulcers or severe vomiting) may be at increased risk for GI bleeding when receiving treatment
- Monitor patients for worsening of common GI adverse reactions of nausea and vomiting associated with therapy and for signs and symptoms of GI bleeding and ulcerations during therapy
- Promptly evaluate and treat any suspected GI bleeding
QT interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia
- Decreases in serum calcium can prolong the QT interval, potentially resulting in ventricular arrhythmia; cases of QT prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia reported in patients receiving therapy; patients with congenital long QT syndrome
- History of QT interval prolongation, family history of long QT syndrome or sudden cardiac death, and other conditions that predispose to QT interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmia may increase risk for QT interval prolongation and ventricular arrhythmias
- In patients at risk, receiving therapy, who develop hypocalcemia, closely monitor corrected serum calcium and QT interval
Drug interactions overview
- Concurrent administration with calcium-lowering drugs including other calcium-sensing receptor agonists could result in severe hypocalcemia; closely monitor serum calcium in patients receiving the drug therapy and concomitant therapies known to lower serum calcium levels
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Limited case reports of use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes; in animal reproduction studies, when female rats were exposed to the drug during the period of organogenesis through to weaning at 2-3 times systemic drug levels (based on AUC) at maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 180 mg/day, peripartum and early postnatal pup loss and reduced pup body weight gain were observed in the presence of maternal hypocalcemia
Lactation
There are no data regarding presence in human milk or effects on breastfed infant or on milk production; studies in rats showed that cinacalcet was excreted in milk; developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother’s clinical need for therapy and any potential adverse effects on breastfed infant from therapy or from underlying maternal condition
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Increases sensitivity of Ca-sensing receptor in parathyroid cells to activation by extracellular Ca, thereby downregulating PTH levels and consequently lowering serum Ca & phosphorus
Absorption
Bioavailability: High fat meal increases both peak plasma concentration and AUC vis-a-vis fasting
Peak Plasma Time: 2-6 hr
Distribution
Protein Bound: 93-97%
Vd: 1000 L
Metabolism
Metabolism: metabolized by CYP3A4, CYP2D6 & CYP1A2
Metabolites: hydrocinnamic and hydroxy-hydrocinnamic acid, naphthalene-ring-containing molecules, dihydrodiols
Enzyme Inhibited: CYP2D6
Elimination
Half-Life: 30-40 hr
Excretion: Urine (80%); feces (15%)
Administration
Oral Administration
Take with food or shortly after meal
Swallow tablet whole, do not chew, crush, or divide
Images
| BRAND | FORM. | UNIT PRICE | PILL IMAGE |
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| cinacalcet oral - | 30 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 90 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 90 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 30 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 60 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 60 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 90 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 60 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 30 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 90 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 60 mg tablet |  | |
| cinacalcet oral - | 30 mg tablet |  | |
| Sensipar oral - | 90 mg tablet |  | |
| Sensipar oral - | 90 mg tablet |  | |
| Sensipar oral - | 60 mg tablet |  | |
| Sensipar oral - | 60 mg tablet |  | |
| Sensipar oral - | 30 mg tablet |  | |
| Sensipar oral - | 30 mg tablet |  |
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Patient Handout
cinacalcet oral
CINACALCET - ORAL
(SIN-a-KAL-set)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Sensipar
USES: Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. It is also used to treat increased amounts of calcium in people with an overactive parathyroid gland or in people with cancer of the parathyroid gland. Cinacalcet works by decreasing the amount of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body. Having the right amount of these substances in your body helps to prevent bone disease.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with food or shortly after a meal, as directed by your doctor.The manufacturer directs not to split the tablet before taking it. However, many similar drugs (immediate-release tablets) can be split/crushed. Follow your doctor's directions on how to take this medication.The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and laboratory tests.Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time(s) each day.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, or unusual tiredness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Cinacalcet can cause low calcium blood levels. Your doctor will check your calcium blood levels while you are taking this medication. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms of low calcium levels: numb/tingling skin, severe muscle spasms, seizures, fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: black/bloody stools, stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that contains blood or looks like coffee grounds.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking cinacalcet, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: low levels of calcium in the blood (hypocalcemia), seizures, stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers, gastritis, heartburn).Very low levels of calcium can affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmias). This risk may be increased if you have certain conditions or are taking drugs that can affect the heart rhythm. Before taking cinacalcet, tell your doctor of all the drugs you take and if you have heart rhythm problems or other heart problems (such as heart failure, low blood pressure).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.A product that may interact with this drug is: thioridazine.If your doctor tells you to switch from using this medication to etelcalcetide, this medication should be stopped at least 7 days before starting etelcalcetide. Using both medications together may increase the risk of side effects (especially low calcium levels).
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe muscle spasms, seizures.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Information last revised August 2021. Copyright(c) 2021 First Databank, Inc.
IMPORTANT: HOW TO USE THIS INFORMATION: This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs.
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