Cinacalcet

Cinacalcet is very effective to treat kidney problems. This is used to decrease the quantity of minerals and natural chemical in the human body. It is also useful to prevent mineral imbalance that is developed by calcium, phosphorus or parathyroid hormone. This drug is very useful to decrease the high level of mineral such as calcium in people who are suffered from cancer of the parathyroid gland.

Use of Cinacalcet

Patients should take this drug as directed by the health care provider. This is available in the tablet and patients take it by mouth after the food or with foods. The dosage of this medicine depends on the medical condition.

Side effects of Cinacalcet

• Vomiting and nausea
• Diarrhea
• Severe pain in muscle
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Fast or slow heartbeat
• Chest pain

Other side effects of this medicine may include

• Fever
• Loss of bladder control
• Convulsions
• Hoarseness or cough
• Muscle spasm
• Painful urination
• Loss of consciousness

Symptoms of overdose of Cinacalcet

Confusion, irregular heartbeats, tingling and numbness around the fingertips, mouth or feet, muscle cramps in arms, legs, face or feet, abdominal cramps.

Precautions

This is very necessary that patients are checked by the health care providers at regular visits. It is useful for doctor to decide that the medicine will be continued or not.

Without discuss with the health care providers, do not use any other medicines with Cinacalcet.

Storage

Patients should store this drug at room temperature. People must keep out it out of the reach of children.