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About Capicet 30mg Tablet

CINACALCET belongs to the class of medications called 'calcimimetics' primarily used in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and parathyroid-carcinoma. primary hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one or more parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone (PTH). This can lead to the loss of bone tissue. Secondary hyperparathyroidism is the medical condition of excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) by the parathyroid glands in response to hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels), with resultant hyperplasia (increase in the number of cells) of these glands. This disorder is primarily seen in patients with chronic kidney failure. Parathyroid cancer is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in a parathyroid gland's tissues.

CINACALCET contains 'cinacalcet' that works by signaling the body to produce a less parathyroid hormone to decrease the amount of calcium in the blood.

CINACALCET is taken as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. CINACALCET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. CINACALCET may cause common side effects like vomiting, nausea, rash, headache, muscle pain, and diarrhea. Inform your doctor if these do not go away or get worse.

Do not take CINACALCET if you are allergic to ‘cinacalcet’ or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor, If you are taking any other medicines other than the CINACALCET. Before taking CINACALCET, inform your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, heart failure, liver diseases, or cardiac arrhythmia. Do not recommend CINACALCET in hypotension and hypocalcemia. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Capicet 30mg Tablet

Primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroid cancer.

Medicinal Benefits of Capicet 30mg Tablet

CINACALCET contains 'cinacalcet' which belongs to the class of medications called 'calcimimetics' primarily used in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism, secondary hyperparathyroidism, and parathyroid-carcinoma. It works by signaling the body to produce a less parathyroid hormone to decrease the amount of calcium in the blood.

Directions for Use

CINACALCET is taken as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it. CINACALCET may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects of Capicet 30mg Tablet

• Fever or chills
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Rash
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Headache
• Lower back or side pain
• Nervousness
• Difficult or painful urination
• Diarrhea

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take CINACALCET if you are allergic to ‘cinacalcet’ or any other ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor, If you are taking any other medicines other than the CINACALCET. Before taking CINACALCET, inform your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, heart failure, liver diseases, adynamic bone disease, or cardiac arrhythmia. Do not recommend CINACALCET in hypotension and hypocalcemia. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking CINACALCET, inform your doctor if you have rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CINACALCET may interact with antifungal drugs (ketoconazole and itraconazole), antacids (Balofloxacin), anti-depressant  (amitryptiline,amoxapine,pimozide,thioridazine,fluvoxamine,imipramine), protease inhibitor (indinavir,ritonavir), antibiotics (clarithromycin,erythromycin), harmonal drugs (tamoxifen), anti-arrhythmics (flecainide,carvedilol,verapamil),  anti-cancer (vinblastine), anti-TB (rifampcin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

CINACALCET should be used with caution in patients with chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, heart failure, liver diseases, adynamic bone disease, cardiac arrhythmia, hypotension, hypocalcemia, and galactose intolerance.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

CINACALCET with alcohol may cause unpleasant effects. So please consult your doctor, before taking CINACALCET with alcohol.

PREGNANCY

CINACALCET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

BREAST FEEDING

CINACALCET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the medicine or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

DRIVING

Use of this CINACALCET may cause blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, etc., in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

LIVER

CINACALCET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CINACALCET may be needed in some cases. so, Please consult your doctor.

KIDNEY

CINACALCET is not recommended for use in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease who are not being treated with dialysis due to the increased risk of hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels). Dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative drug should be considered based on the clinical condition.