Description:
Senacept 60mg Tablet is a calcimimetic agent, a drug that mimics or copies the actions of calcium on the tissues. It is used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism as well as hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels). This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of High calcium levels in the blood,Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy interaction:
Senacept 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Inform your doctor before taking cinacalcet if you have heart or liver problems, seizures (fits), history of life threatening hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels) or if you have started or stopped smoking. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you are taking medicines used to treat skin or bacterial infections, fungal infections, HIV infection, heart problems, depression or high blood pressure. Take this medicine with food or meals as may lead to better absorption of the drug. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking this drug as it may lead to dizziness.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Headache, Dizziness, Rash, Back pain, Muscle pain, Upper respiratory tract infection, Dyspepsia, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Decreased appetite, Constipation, Decreased blood pressure.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Senacept 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Senacept 60mg Tablet works by lowering a chemical (parathyroid hormone), which makes calcium level go back to normal.
Faq for medicine:
Q: What is Senacept used for?
A: Senacept is used to treat increased blood calcium levels cause due to a condition called as hyperparathyroidism
Q: How does Senacept work?
A: Senacept works by decreasing the level of parathyroid hormone which further prevents the increased level of calcium in the blood.
Medicine interaction:
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