Drugs for PTH hyperparathyroidism Flashcards by Julius Riazonda | Brainscape

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Example

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Cinacalcet

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Cinacalcet mechanism of action

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Sensitizes Ca2+-sensing receptor (CaSR) in parathyroid gland to circulating Ca²⁺

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Decrease PTH

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Adverse effect

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Hypocalcemia

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