Cinacalcet: how to take it safely
Sensipar, Mimpara
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Lowers high parathyroid hormone and calcium in people with kidney disease or parathyroid disease.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow tablets whole with water. Do not crush or chew.
- Take it with food.
When to take it
Take it once or twice a day, with a meal.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Taking it on an empty stomach.
- Stopping without advice.
- Tell your doctor if you have seizures or liver problems.
- Tell your pharmacist about other medicines you take.
Possible side effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle aches, dizziness.
Get help if
Tingling around the mouth or in the hands, muscle cramps or spasms, seizures, or palpitations: see a doctor straight away.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.