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cinacalcet, a calcium receptor agonist that directly lowers parathyroid hormone levels by increasing sensitivity of calcium-sensing receptors to extracellular calcium. indications This drug is used to treat hypercalcemia in parathyroid carcinoma and secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis. contraindication Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. adverse effects Adverse effects of this drug include dizziness, hypertension, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, anorexia, access infection, noncardiac chest pain, asthenia, and myalgia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Cinacalcet, a drug that has been linked to reducing bone loss in patients with kidney disease, is in its third phase of clinical trials. That includes a few that could soon receive government approval, such as Cinacalcet, which would treat the overproduction of parathyroid hormone, a common condition of kidney disease patients. Cinacalcet would also likely receive reimbursement under the new Medicare bill, as it helps reduce bone loss in patients with kidney disease, Lund said. |
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