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 Discontinuation on Cinacalcet use must be planned and withdrawn slow and gradual, under your physician’s guidance.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 [...]

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 [...]