Background: Management of secondary hyperparathyroidism is challenging with traditional therapy. The calcimimetic cinacalcet hydrochloride acts on the calcium-sensing receptors to increase its sensitivity to calcium, thereby reducing parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion. Calcimimetics lower parathyroid hormone levels without increasing calcium and phosphorus levels.
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