Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Sensipar as follows:
- Do not take sensipar, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of sensipar. In the event of an allergic response with this medication, report to your physician or other health care personnel, regarding your safety with continuing on intake of sensipar.
- Sensipar can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on sensipar, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with sensipar. Also, if you have been taking sensipar for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of sensipar intake, when you are being started on any new medication.
- Sensipar can interact with medications, such as, diuretics, calcium supplements, many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, and antidepressants, resulting in development or aggravation of cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking sensipar along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous arrhythmias from developing.
