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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Cinacalcet as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Cinacalcet use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Cinacalcet, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Cinacalcet as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects 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. Individuals can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Individuals with history of cardiac complaints can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Cinacalcet as follows: Bone resorption and remodeling are continuous processes that must take place in a controlled balance to maintain bone strength and blood calcium levels. Cinacalcet, by mimicking the action of calcium in the blood, reduces the stimulation for secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid gland. Reduced parathyroid hormone secretion contributes to reduced resorption of bone and reduced release of calcium from the bone into [...]