Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of Cinacalcet as follows: Closely regulated optimum levels of calcium are needed for the normal function of vital organs, such as, heart, muscle, and nerves. Cinacalcet, by inhibiting extreme elevation of calcium levels in the blood, helps with maintaining normal physiological function of various vital organs in the body.   Parathyroid tumors Tumors of the parathyroid gland will result in increased secretion of parathyroid hormone. The excess parathyroid hormone secretion, [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon Cinacalcet and mechanism of action as follows: Cinacalcet is a medication that acts as a calcimimetic, which mimics the action of blood calcium on various body tissues. Optimum calcium levels in the blood will reduce the stimulation for secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid gland. By mimicking the action of blood calcium, Cinacalcet will reduce the stimulation for secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid gland, thus resulting in reduced [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon mechanism of Parathyriod hormone secretion as follows: Parathyroid hormone is secreted by the chief cells of parathyroid glands, which are located in the vicinity of the thyroid gland in the neck. Parathyroid hormone mainly helps with regulation of calcium levels in the blood. This level needs to be closely regulated, as calcium in the blood plays a significant role in the optimal function of many organ systems, such as, heart, muscle, [...]