CaSR activator (calcimimetic)
Calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) activator — agonist or calcimimetic
- Lowers parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion → treats hyperparathyroidism
- Hypocalcemia is the main mechanism-linked risk
- Lowers parathyroid hormone secretion
- Hypocalcemia is the main risk
Drugs with this mechanism (2)
- Calcium — Essential mineral and second messenger; the calcium-sensing receptor ligand.
- Cinacalcet — Calcium-sensing receptor agonist (calcimimetic) for hyperparathyroidism.
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