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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.

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