Comparing Sensipar vs Zometa
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| Sensipar (cinacalcet) | Zometa (zoledronic acid) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism. Sensipar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Zometa is only available as an injection for administration by a healthcare provider and is indicated for the treatment of hypercalcemia associated with cancer, osteolytic bone lesions of multiple... View more |
Related suggestions Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
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| More about Sensipar (cinacalcet) | More about Zometa (zoledronic acid) | ||||||||
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Sensipar has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Zometa has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 41 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include:
See also: Sensipar side effects in more detail. |
Common side effects include:
See also: Zometa side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Sensipar prices and generic prices |
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Other zoledronic acid brands include: Aclasta, Reclast | ||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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40 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 134 drugs are known to interact with Sensipar:
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A total of 114 drugs are known to interact with Zometa:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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March 08, 2004 |
February 22, 2002 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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