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News on Sensipar (cinacalcet)

The Renal Anemia Market Shows Signs of Stabilization but Changes are Occurring ... - PR Newswire (press release)

The Renal Anemia Market Shows Signs of Stabilization but Changes are Occurring ...PR Newswire (press release)The majority of renal dietitians expect their use of active vitamin D and Amgen's Sensipar will decrease due to the new PTH range, but alternatively, ...and more��

Amgen sees level performance in third quarter - Zenopa

RTT NewsAmgen sees level performance in third quarterZenopa... year-on-year increase, moving forward by one percent thanks to improved demand for drugs such as Neulasta, Neupogen, Sensipar, Vectibix and Nplate. ...Prolia sales disappoint as Amgen profits fallPharma TimesAmgen's Third Quarter 2010 Revenue Unchanged at $3.8 Billion Versus Prior YearMarketWatch (press release)Amgen Beats but Profit FallsZacks.comall 270 news articles��

Hot Biotech Stock AMGN Posts Solid Q3 Results - Beacon Equity Research

Hot Biotech Stock AMGN Posts Solid Q3 ResultsBeacon Equity ResearchAlso, Sensipar sales increased 6% to $175.0 million as compared to $165.0 million for previous year, primarily as a result of increased international demand ...

Sensipar (cinacalcet)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Sensipar
Active Ingredient:	cinacalcet HCl
Strength(s):	30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg
Dosage Form(s):	Tablet
Company Name:	Amgen, Inc.
Availability:	Prescription only
*Dated Approved by FDA:	March 8, 2004
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Sensipar used for?

Sensipar is used to treat patients:

with high levels of parathyroid hormone in their blood due to chronic kidney disease that requires dialysis.
with high levels of calcium in their blood due to cancer of the parathyroid gland.

Who should not take Sensipar?

Do not take Sensipar if you are allergic to Sensipar or to any of the ingredients in Sensipar.

Special Warning(s) with Sensipar:

Sensipar lowers the amount of calcium in the blood. Low calcium levels may increase the chance of seizures. Blood calcium levels should be checked often during treatment with Sensipar, especially in patients with a history of seizures.

General Precautions with Sensipar:

Patients should report the symptoms of low blood calcium right away. Symptoms of low blood calcium include abnormal tingling sensations, muscle pain, cramping, spasms, and seizures.
Sensipar may cause bone disease if parathyroid hormone levels drop too low.
Patients with liver problems may need a lower dose of Sensipar. Patients with liver problems should be monitored carefully during treatment with Sensipar.

What should I tell my health care provider?

Tell your health care provider if you:

have or had liver problems
have or had seizures
have or had problems with low blood calcium
are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
are breast-feeding.

Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Sensipar and other medicines may affect each other. The dose of Sensipar and your other medicines may be adjusted to avoid serious side effects. Especially tell your health care provider if you take:

Tambocor (flecainide)
vinblastine
thioridazine
Elavil (amitriptyline) or other medicines called tricyclic antidepressants
Nizoral (ketoconazole)
erythromycin
Sporanox (itraconazole)

What are some possible side effects of Sensipar? (This list is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Sensipar. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

The most commonly reported side effects with Sensipar were nausea and vomiting. Other side effects include:

diarrhea
muscle pain
dizziness
high blood pressure
weakness and tiredness
loss of appetite

This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
For more information about this drug, click here.