Long-term control of secondary hyperparathyroidism by combination therapy with cinacalcet hydrochloride and intravenous active vitamin D

Abstract

Key words：hemodialysis, secondary hyperparathyroidism(SHPT), cinacalcet hydrochloride, active vitamin D, PTx 〈Abstract〉 Objective：Since cinacalcet hydrochloride(cinacalcet), a calcium(Ca)receptor activator, suppresses parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion by a mechanism of action different from that of intravenous vitamin D (VD),