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Sensipar
Sensipar is an agent that increases the sensitivity of the parathyroid gland to calcium in the body. This causes a decrease in levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorous in the body. Sensipar is used to reduce elevated levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in people with chronic...
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Sensipar
Sensipar is used for: Treating an overactive parathyroid in dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease. It is also used to treat high blood calcium levels in patients with parathyroid cancer. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Sensipar

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Sensipar
Sensipar® (cinacalcet) is a calcimimetic agent that increases the sensitivity of the calcium-sensing receptor to activation by extracellular calcium. Its empirical formula is C22H22F3N•HCl with a molecular weight of 393.9 g/mol (hydrochloride salt) and 357.4 g/mol (free base). It has one...
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Cinacalcet Hydrochloride
Cinacalcet Hydrochloride Pronunciation: (sin-a-KAL-set HYE-droe-KLOR-ide) Class: Calcimimetic Trade Names: Sensipar - Tablets 30 mg - Tablets 60 mg - Tablets 90 mg Pharmacology Lowers parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels by increasing sensitivity of calcium-sensing...
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See also: Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

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