Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cinacalcet as follows: Optimum serum calcium levels are very important for normal nerve functions, sensory awareness, mood, and behavior. Lowered serum calcium with Cinacalcet use can result in deterioration of mood and worsening of history of mood disorders. Cinacalcet must be used with caution in individuals with history of mood disorders, with symptoms for deterioration of mood disorders being evaluated periodically. Discuss with your physician [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cinacalcet as follows: Your physician could change the dose of Cinacalcet, based on the relief obtained or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, to update on the relief from symptoms. Be accommodative to the plan of dose changes, if need be, until you show an optimum response. Cinacalcet can take some time to fairly adjust to your body, before any relief with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cinacalcet as follows: The levels of calcium must be closely monitored, as calcium in the blood plays a significant role in the optimal function of many organ systems, such as, heart, muscle, brain and nerves. Observe compliance with periodical lab draws ordered on blood calcium and phosphorus levels, to accommodate any changes in the dose of Cinacalcet accordingly. Cinacalcet must be taken with some food, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cinacalcet as follows: Continue taking Cinacalcet as ordered, even if you experience relief from symptoms of altered calcium levels in the blood and hyperparathyroidism. Sudden discontinuation of Cinacalcet intake, after prolonged use, can result in seizures, arrhythmias, nervousness, and anxiety. Discontinuation on Cinacalcet use must be planned and withdrawn slow and gradual, under your physician’s guidance. Individuals with chronic renal failure, who are placed on [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cinacalcet as follows: Notify your doctor of any continuing weakness, worsening bone pain and discomfort, or continuing unpleasant side-effects, so that, your dosage on the medication could be revised. If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose scheduled. Do not take an extra [...]