Comparing Sensipar vs Zometa
Sensipar | Zometa |
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Sensipar (cinacalcet) | Zometa (zoledronic acid) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Hypercalcemia of Malignancy. Sensipar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Zometa is only available as an injection for administration by a healthcare provider and is indicated for the treatment of hypercalcemia associated with cancer, osteolytic bone lesions of multiple... View more |
Related suggestions Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
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More about Sensipar (cinacalcet) | More about Zometa (zoledronic acid) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Sensipar has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Zometa has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 42 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Sensipar side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zometa side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Other zoledronic acid brands include: Aclasta, Reclast | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
40 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 148 drugs are known to interact with Sensipar:
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A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with Zometa:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
March 08, 2004 |
February 22, 2002 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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