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Side effect(s) of Etelcalcetide


Review the side-effects of Etelcalcetide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Common:
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, low blood calcium level, muscle spasm

  Skin:
Rashes, hives, itching, swelling of the face

  Central nervous system:
Headache, paresthesia

  Cardiovascular:
Heart failure, ECG abnormalities, low blood pressure

  Endocrine:
Decreased levels of phosphate and calcium levels in blood, increase in blood potassium levels

  Others:
Blood vomiting, black or bright red stools, muscle pain, allergic reaction

Other Precautions :

• Patients should be advised to report to the emergency center in case of symptoms such as wheezing, blue skin color, severe itching or cough during the treatment.

Drug Name : Etelcalcetide

Etelcalcetide generic • Etelcalcetide has been approved by US FDA on Feb.2017 for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) in adults who suffer chronic kidney disease and undergo hemodialysis• Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which the body produces the excess parathyroid hormone in response to a low level of calcium in the blood which is usually observed in chronic kidney disease patients. • Etelcalcetide acts by activating the calcium-sensing receptor in the parathyroid gland and signals the body to produce less parathyroid hormone, thereby decreasing the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.


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