Sensipar (cinacalcet), a new drug for dialysis patients

April 2004

You'll soon see Sensipar (cinacalcet), a new drug for dialysis patients.

Chronic kidney disease usually leads to low vitamin D levels...low serum calcium...and high serum phosphate.

This signals the parathyroid glands to pump out more parathyroid hormone.

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Table of Contents

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Men's Health using testosterone for "male menopause"
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Infectious Diseases Suprax (cefixime) will be coming back onto the market
People often ask what works for nighttime leg cramps
Spiriva, a new bronchodilator for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Diabetes & Endocrinology Sensipar (cinacalcet), a new drug for dialysis patients
Women's Health the risks for women taking estrogen (Premarin) ALONE
Women's Health which home pregnancy test is best
Storage & Disposal Patients often ask how to dispose of unused or expired meds