Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Cinacalcet as follows: Cinacalcet can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on Cinacalcet, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with Cinacalcet. Also, if you have been taking Cinacalcet for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of Cinacalcet intake, when you are being [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Cinacalcet as follows: Optimum serum calcium levels are very important for normal muscle contraction and activity. By lowering serum calcium levels, Cinacalcet carries the risk of inducing/aggravating muscle spasms, diffuse muscle weakness, exhaustion, and in severe cases, even cause seizures. Cinacalcet must be avoided or used with caution in individuals with history of muscle spasms and seizures, with neuromuscular functions being evaluated periodically. Discuss with your physician regarding [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Cinacalcet as follows: Optimum serum calcium levels are very important for normal cardiac function. Cinacalcet, by reducing the serum calcium levels, can result in poor cardiac function, lowered heart rate, and in severe cases also lead to development of cardiac arrhythmias. Upon Cinacalcet intake, individuals with history of cardiac complaints can present with further worsening of cardiac functional status, leading to severe debility. Cinacalcet must be avoided by [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Cinacalcet as follows: Do not take Cinacalcet, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Cinacalcet. 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 Cinacalcet. Cinacalcet can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on Cinacalcet, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Cinacalcet as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Optimum serum calcium levels are very important for normal nerve functions, sensory awareness, mood, and behavior. By lowering serum calcium levels, Cinacalcet carries the risk of inducing/aggravating tingling and numbness in the extremities and around the mouth. Lowered serum calcium with Cinacalcet use can result in deterioration of mood and worsening of history of mood disorders. Individuals can present with [...]