Parathyroid disease
Treatment of hypoparathyroidism disease
Alfacalcidol
Alfacalcidol 250nanogram capsules
Alfacalcidol 500nanogram capsules
Alfacalcidol 1microgram capsules
Alfacalcidol 2micrograms/ml oral drops sugar free
Alfacalcidol 2micrograms/1ml solution for injection ampoules
Prescribing Notes:
- Supplemental calcium or magnesium may be required.
Treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism where parathyroidectomy is inappropriate
Cinacalcet
Cinacalcet 30mg tablets
Cinacalcet 60mg tablets
Prescribing Notes:
- For the reduction of hypercalcaemia in primary hyperparathyroidism in patients where parathyroidectomy would be indicated on the basis of serum calcium levels, but in whom parathyroidectomy is not clinically appropriate or is contraindicated. Consult national or local treatment guidelines for further information regarding initiation criteria.
Treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with end stage renal disease on dialysis
Cinacalcet
Cinacalcet 30mg tablets
Cinacalcet 60mg tablets
Prescribing Notes:
- Cinacalcet is recommended for patients on dialysis who have very high circulating concentrations of parathyroid hormone with or without high calcium concentrations despite other treatments or for whom parathyroidectomy is not appropriate.