FDA label
What is cinacalcet used for?
The FDA-approved uses of cinacalcet, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for cinacalcet lists 3 uses: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism; Parathyroid Carcinoma; Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
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Cinacalcet, tablet, film coated
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Accord Healthcare, Inc. (ANDA211892). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Cinacalcet tablets are indicated for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in adult patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.
Limitations of Use:
Cinacalcet tablets are not indicated for use in patients with CKD who are not on dialysis because of an increased risk of hypocalcemia.
Parathyroid Carcinoma
Cinacalcet tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypercalcemia in adult patients with Parathyroid Carcinoma.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Cinacalcet tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypercalcemia in adult patients with primary HPT for whom parathyroidectomy would be indicated on the basis of serum calcium levels, but who are unable to undergo parathyroidectomy.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 6bad4e06-c0a1-4123-83c2-67d3b081e8a9, version 8, effective October 8, 2025. NDC 16729-440, one of 33 listings for this product.
Questions
What is cinacalcet used for?
The FDA label for cinacalcet lists 3 uses: Secondary Hyperparathyroidism; Parathyroid Carcinoma; Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
What drug class is cinacalcet?
FDA lists cinacalcet in the Calcium-sensing Receptor Agonist established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.