Cinacalcet

Generic Name
Cinacalcet
Brand Names
Mimpara, Sensipar, Cinacalcet Mylan, Cinacalcet Accordpharma
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H22F3N
CAS Number
226256-56-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
UAZ6V7728S
Background

Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic sold by Amgen under the trade name Sensipar® in North America and Australia and as Mimpara® in Europe. It is used to treat hyperparathyroidism due to parathyroid tumours or renal failure.

Indication

For the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease who are on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Also for the treatment of hypercalcemia in patients with parathyroid carcinoma.

Associated Conditions
Hypercalcemia, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (SHPT)
Associated Therapies
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