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Cinacalcet Oral Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: CINACALCET - ORAL
Pronounced: (SIN-a-KAL-set)

Cinacalcet Oral Uses

Cinacalcet is used to treat increased amounts of a certain hormone (parathyroid) in people with long-term kidney disease who are on dialysis. It is also used to treat increased amounts of calcium in people with an overactive parathyroid gland or in people with cancer of the parathyroid gland. Cinacalcet works by decreasing the amount of parathyroid hormone, calcium, and phosphorus in your body. Having the right amount of these substances in your body helps to prevent bone disease.

How To Use Cinacalcet Oral

Take this medication by mouth with food or shortly after a meal, as directed by your doctor.

The manufacturer directs not to split the tablet before taking it. However, many similar drugs (immediate-release tablets) can be split/crushed. Follow your doctor's directions on how to take this medication.

The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and laboratory tests.

Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to take it at the same time(s) each day.


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