Sensipar (cinacalcet) Alcohol, Food & Lifestyle Interactions
There is 1 food and lifestyle interaction with Sensipar (cinacalcet):
Moderate Food Interaction
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Food enhances the oral absorption and bioavailability of cinacalcet. According to the product labeling for cinacalcet, administration with a high-fat meal increased the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) of cinacalcet by 82% and 68%, respectively, compared to administration in the fasting state. The Cmax and AUC were increased 65% and 50%, respectively, when cinacalcet was administered with a low-fat meal compared to fasting.
MANAGEMENT: To ensure maximal oral absorption, cinacalcet should be administered with or immediately after a meal. The tablets should be taken whole and not divided or crushed.
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Sensipar (cinacalcet) drug Interactions
There are 210 drug interactions with Sensipar (cinacalcet)
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