Cinacalcet

Cinacalcet (INN) is a drug that acts as a calcimimetic (ie. it mimics the action of calcium on tissues). It is sold by Amgen under the trade name Sensipar® in North America and Australia and as Mimpara® in Europe. Cinacalcet is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (elevated parathyroid hormone levels), a consequence of parathyroid tumours and chronic renal failure.

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