Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Cinacalcet(60mg)
Senacept 60mg Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken 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 are nausea and vomiting. It may also cause other side effects such as headaches, diarrhea, rash, and muscle pain. 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.
Senacept 60mg 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.
The terminal elimination half-life is 30-40 hours, and steady-state concentrations are achieved within 7 days. The pharmacokinetics of cinacalcet are dose proportional over the dose range of 30-180 mg.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Senacept
Vomiting
Nausea
Rash
Headache
Muscle pain
Diarrhea
low amount of phosphate in the blood
low amount of calcium in the blood
prolonged QT interval on EKG
chronic heart failure
abnormal EKG with QT changes from birth
low blood pressure
inflammation of the esophagus
an ulcer from too much stomach acid
liver problems
seizures
a type of low bone regeneration called adynamic bone disease
Senacept 60mg 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Senacept 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Senacept 60mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Cinacalcet is indicated for the treatment of hypercalcemia in patients with parathyroid carcinoma or for secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease who require dialysis.
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Do not chew, crush or break it. Senacept 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Senacept 60mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Senacept 60mg Tablet treats hyperparathyroidism and high calcium levels in the blood.
It should be taken with or shortly after food.
Senacept 60mg 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 Senacept 60mg Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your calcium levels regularly during treatment with Senacept 60mg 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.
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. Senacept 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. When should Senacept 60mg Tablet be taken?
Senacept 60mg Tablet can be taken with any meal once daily. The tablet should be taken at a fixed time in order to prevent from forgetting to take the dose. It should be taken orally once daily after food. The dose and duration of therapy is decided by the doctor based on your response to the therapy and blood test parameters.
Q. Can Senacept 60mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, Senacept 60mg Tablet can cause diarrhea in patients during treatment. This medicine may cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as common side effects. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any such side effects.
Q. Does the Senacept 60mg Tablet contains lactose?
Sometimes lactose is used while preparing Senacept 60mg Tablet. Hence, before starting the medication inform your doctor if you have been diagnosed with any sugar intolerance like lactose intolerance.
