Question 1

What is Cinacalcet used for?

Accepted Answer

Cinacalcet is indicated for: Primary hyperparathyroidism, renal secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Question 2

What routes can Cinacalcet be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Cinacalcet dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Cinacalcet dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Cinacalcet a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Cinacalcet is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Cinacalcet?

Accepted Answer

Hypocalcemia risk — monitor ionized calcium. Nausea and vomiting common. Investigational for primary hyperparathyroidism in dogs.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Cinacalcet?

Accepted Answer

Hypocalcemia risk — monitor ionized calcium. Nausea and vomiting common. Investigational for primary hyperparathyroidism in dogs.

Question 7

How does Cinacalcet work?

Accepted Answer

Allosteric activator of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) on parathyroid chief cells, increasing receptor sensitivity to calcium and reducing PTH secretion.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	1–3 mg/kg	q12-24h	Weak	JVIM 2019; Veterinary Endocrinology Literature
Cat (Domestic)	PO	1–3 mg/kg	q12-24h	Extrapolated	JVIM 2019; Veterinary Endocrinology Literature

Cinacalcet

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Species with Cinacalcet dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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