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Prescribed for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism. Zemplar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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

Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism, Renal Osteodystrophy, Hypocalcemia, Rickets. May also be prescribed off label for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Zemplar side effects document.

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

See the full Sensipar side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, increased serum creatinine.

See the full calcitriol side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 25 mL
Dosage 5 mcg/mL
Per Unit* $16.20
Cost* $404.92

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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 30 mg
Per Unit* $28.39
Cost* $851.69

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 0.25 mcg
Per Unit* $0.46
Cost* $45.79

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral tablet
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral liquid

Brand Names

N/A

N/A

 Rocaltrol

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.

15 hours

40 hours

8 hours

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.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (1)

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 109 drugs are known to interact with Zemplar:

  • 12 major drug interactions (60 brand and generic names)
  • 97 moderate drug interactions (315 brand and generic names)

A total of 125 drugs are known to interact with Sensipar:

  • 14 major drug interactions (38 brand and generic names)
  • 108 moderate drug interactions (411 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)

A total of 63 drugs are known to interact with calcitriol:

  • 8 major drug interactions (47 brand and generic names)
  • 54 moderate drug interactions (199 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

May 26, 2005

March 08, 2004

August 17, 1978

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

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Professional Resources

Related Treatment Guide

** 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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