Cinacalcet

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Sensipar

Pharmacological Mechanism

Calcimimetic — positive allosteric modulator of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) in parathyroid chief cells → decreased PTH secretion. Used for secondary hyperparathyroidism in CKD-on-dialysis + parathyroid carcinoma.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 35h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems