Cinacet 30mg Tablet
Cinacet 30mg Tablet is used to treat high calcium levels in the blood and hyperparathyroidism. It works by controlling the levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorus in your body.
Cinacet 30mg Tablet
Basic Information
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Cinacet 30mg Tablet is used to treat high calcium levels in the blood and hyperparathyroidism. It works by controlling the levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorus in your body.
Cinacet 30mg Tablet is used to treat high calcium levels in the blood and hyperparathyroidism. It works by controlling the levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorus in your body.
Cinacet 30mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It best taken with a meal or shortly after a meal. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, rash, muscle pain, diarrhea, hypertension, dizziness, chest pain, and loss of appetite. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, or if you experienced any other symptoms which you think are caused by this medicine.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or ever had seizures (fits or convulsions). You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking. If you have low levels of calcium in your body, you should not take this medicine. Your doctor may monitor your blood calcium level while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should ask their doctors’ advice before taking this medicine.
03Uses
High calcium levels in the blood
Hyperparathyroidism
04How 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. Cinacet 30mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Cinacet 30mg Tablet works by lowering a chemical (parathyroid hormone), which makes calcium level go back to normal.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Cinacet Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Cinacet 30mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.n
07Side Effects
Vomiting
Nausea
Rash
Muscle pain
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Chest pain
High blood pressure
Loss of appetite
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cinacet 30mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cinacet 30mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Cinacet 30mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Cinacet 30mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Dizziness and seizures have been reported by patients taking Cinacet 30mg Tablet. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cinacet 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Cinacet 30mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver:CAUTION
Cinacet 30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cinacet 30mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Cinacet 30mg Tablet treats hyperparathyroidism and high calcium levels in the blood.
It should be taken with or shortly after food.
Cinacet 30mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you start or stop smoking during treatment with Cinacet 30mg Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your calcium levels regularly during treatment with Cinacet 30mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of low calcium levels such as numbness or tingling around the mouth or muscle aches.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart problems, or liver problems.
Cinacet 30mg Tablet treats hyperparathyroidism and high calcium levels in the blood.
It should be taken with or shortly after food.
Cinacet 30mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you start or stop smoking during treatment with Cinacet 30mg Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your calcium levels regularly during treatment with Cinacet 30mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of low calcium levels such as numbness or tingling around the mouth or muscle aches.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures, heart problems, or liver problems.
References
Sources and references
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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 273-74.
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