Comparing Sensipar vs Zometa
| Sensipar Remove Sensipar from your drug comparison | Zometa Remove Zometa from your drug comparison |
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| Sensipar cinacalcet Remove Sensipar from your drug comparison | Zometa zoledronic acid Remove Zometa from your drug comparison |
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Prescribed for Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Hypercalcemia of Malignancy. 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... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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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. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Sensipar prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Brand Names |
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Other zoledronic acid brands include: Aclasta, Reclast | ||||||||
Half LifeThe 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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Pregnancy Category |
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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 126 drugs are known to interact with Sensipar:
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A total of 113 drugs are known to interact with Zometa:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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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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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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March 08, 2004 |
February 22, 2002 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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