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Comparing Sensipar vs Zometa

Sensipar

cinacalcet

Zometa

zoledronic acid

Prescribed for Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism. Sensipar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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... more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
5.7
9 Reviews

For Secondary Hyperparathyroidism I took this drug and had no side effects. On the other hand, it didn't reduce my blood calcium levels.

5
Spike5

For Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Seems to lower CA but the side effects are somewhat hard to deal with. Leg cramps, and twitching seems to be the worst of it. But there is only surgery as the other option.

8
327Frank
6.5
24 Reviews

For Osteolytic Bone Metastases of Solid Tumors Severe head pain, loss or appetite, lower back and spinal pain.

5
Vetman

For Osteolytic Bone Metastases of Solid Tumors Side effects: Hair Loss. Dehydration.

9
Anonymous

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: decreased plasma testosterone, diarrhea, dizziness, myalgia, nausea, vomiting, and hypoparathyroidism.

See the full Sensipar side effects document.

Common side effects include: hypophosphatemia, hypokalemia, and hypomagnesemia.

See the full Zometa side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 30 mg
Per Unit* $28.36
Cost* $850.69
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Quantity 5 mL
Dosage 4 mg/5 mL
Per Unit* $194.31
Cost* $971.57
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Generic Availability

No

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution

Brand Names

N/A

 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.

40 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (5)

Drug Interactions

A total of 275 drugs are known to interact with Sensipar:

  • 12 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
  • 259 moderate drug interactions (1797 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 196 drugs are known to interact with Zometa:

  • 41 major drug interactions (186 brand and generic names)
  • 155 moderate drug interactions (691 brand and generic names)
  • 0 minor drug interactions (0 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food can enhance the levels of cinacalcet in your body. Cinacalcet should be taken just after... more

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

March 08, 2004

August 20, 2001

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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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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