Ingredient

Cinacalcet Hydrochloride

Cinacalcet hydrochloride is a medication used for the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism.

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MFDS ingredient code M245181

What does it do?

Cinacalcet hydrochloride acts on the calcium-sensing receptors of the parathyroid cells and is used in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism. This ingredient regulates blood calcium levels, thereby suppressing the secretion of parathyroid hormone. It is primarily utilized in the management of primary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Cinacalcet hydrochloride activates the calcium-sensing receptors in the parathyroid cells, making the body perceive that the calcium levels are high. As a result, the amount of parathyroid hormone secreted from the parathyroid gland decreases, leading to lower blood calcium levels. Consequently, it alleviates the symptoms of primary hyperparathyroidism.

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Good to know

Cinacalcet hydrochloride has a mechanism of action that directly regulates the calcium-sensing receptors, distinguishing it from other medications that merely control calcium levels. This ingredient is specialized in regulating parathyroid hormone secretion and is effective for the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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