CINASELECT 60

CINASELECT 60 is manufactured and marketed by Steris Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. It's a single-ingredient tablet containing 60mg of cinacalcet, a calcimimetic agent specifically used to manage elevated parathyroid hormone levels in patients with chronic kidney disease and certain parathyroid disorders. 

Product Information

Why It's Important

Secondary hyperparathyroidism and related calcium-regulation disorders are genuinely serious complications that, left unmanaged, carry significant long-term health consequences. Cinacalcet's importance in this picture comes down to several specific points:

• Persistently elevated parathyroid hormone in dialysis patients is strongly associated with bone weakening, fractures, and abnormal calcification of blood vessels and soft tissue — complications that significantly affect long-term health and quality of life
• Before calcimimetic medicines like cinacalcet became available, treatment options for secondary hyperparathyroidism were more limited, often relying more heavily on vitamin D analogues and dietary phosphate restriction alone
• For patients with parathyroid carcinoma, controlling severe hypercalcemia is genuinely life-preserving, since dangerously high calcium levels can cause serious, even life-threatening complications affecting the heart, kidneys, and nervous system
• Having an oral, targeted medicine that directly addresses the underlying hormonal imbalance — rather than only managing downstream effects — represents a meaningful advance in how these conditions are managed

For patients on dialysis with elevated PTH levels, or those managing hypercalcemia related to parathyroid conditions, cinacalcet offers a genuinely important, targeted treatment option within a nephrologist or endocrinologist's broader management plan.

Key Benefits 

What Are the Benefits of Cinacalcet Tablets?

• Directly targets the underlying hormonal imbalance – Rather than only managing downstream effects, cinacalcet works to reduce excessive parathyroid hormone production at its source.
• Reduces PTH levels in dialysis patients – Helps bring parathyroid hormone toward a more appropriate range, supporting better long-term bone and cardiovascular outcomes.
• Controls dangerous hypercalcemia – Genuinely important for patients with parathyroid carcinoma or primary hyperparathyroidism where surgery isn't suitable.
• Oral administration – Offers a convenient, at-home treatment option that fits alongside dialysis schedules and other ongoing care.
• Well-established role in nephrology practice – Extensively studied and widely used specifically for this patient population, giving both doctors and patients confidence in its evidence base.
• Manufactured under WHO-GMP standards – Produced by Steris Healthcare, a WHO-GMP and ISO 9001:2018 certified pharmaceutical manufacturer, supporting consistent quality and safety compliance.

Side Effects 

Common, generally manageable side effects can include:

• Nausea and vomiting (among the most frequently reported effects)
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle spasms
• Dizziness
• Headache

Precautions & Warnings

• Regular blood calcium monitoring is essential and non-negotiable throughout treatment, given the genuine risk of hypocalcemia with this medicine.
• Report symptoms of low calcium — muscle cramps, spasms, tingling, or seizures — to your doctor immediately.
• Use with caution in patients with a history of seizure disorders, given the seizure risk associated with significant calcium drops.
• Use with caution in patients with heart failure or significant cardiovascular disease.
• Take with food to support proper absorption and reduce the likelihood of nausea.
• Inform your doctor of all other medications being taken, since cinacalcet has notable interactions with certain other drugs.
• Never stop or adjust your dose without your treating specialist's explicit guidance, given the need for careful, monitored titration.
• Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture, and keep out of reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where can I buy Cinacalcet online?
You can buy Cinacalcet through licensed online pharmacies or authorized pharmaceutical suppliers in India. Verify the manufacturer, strength, batch number and expiry date before purchasing.

2. What is the price of Cinacalcet?
The price of Cinacalcet may vary depending on the brand, strength, pack size, manufacturer and seller. Check the current price with a licensed pharmacy or authorized supplier.

3. Can I order Cinacalcet online?
Yes, Cinacalcet can be ordered online through licensed pharmacies or authorized suppliers where legally available. A valid prescription may be required.

4. Is Cinacalcet available from Steris Healthcare?
Availability depends on Steris Healthcare's current product range and stock status. Contact Steris Healthcare or an authorized distributor to confirm the available strength, pack size and ordering details.

5. What is Cinacalcet used for?
Cinacalcet is used to lower high levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and help manage certain conditions involving increased calcium and PTH levels, including secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis and some cases of hypercalcemia associated with parathyroid disorders.

6. What is the composition of Cinacalcet?
Cinacalcet contains Cinacalcet as its active pharmaceutical ingredient. The exact strength depends on the specific tablet formulation.

7. Is a prescription required for Cinacalcet?
Yes, Cinacalcet is a prescription medicine and should be used under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

8. How should Cinacalcet be taken?
Take Cinacalcet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is generally taken with or shortly after food and should be swallowed whole with water. Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

9. What should I know before buying Cinacalcet?
Before buying Cinacalcet, verify the prescribed strength, manufacturer, batch number, expiry date and packaging. Tell your doctor about other medicines you take and any history of low blood calcium or other medical conditions.

10. How can I order Cinacalcet online?
To order Cinacalcet online, choose a licensed pharmacy or authorized supplier, select the prescribed strength and pack size, provide a valid prescription if requested, and verify the product details before completing the purchase.