Anwendungsgebiete
ZEMPLAR is indicated for the prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients 5 years of age and older with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. ZEMPLAR is a vitamin D analog indicated for the prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients 5 years of age and older with chronic kidney disease on dialysis ( 1 ).
Gegenanzeigen
ZEMPLAR is contraindicated in patients with: Hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Vitamin D toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Known hypersensitivity to paricalcitol or any of the inactive ingredients in ZEMPLAR. Hypersensitivity adverse reactions have been reported [e.g., angioedema (including laryngeal edema) and urticaria] [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . Hypercalcemia ( 4 ) Vitamin D toxicity ( 4 ) Known hypersensitivity to paricalcitol or any inactive ingredient ( 4 ).
Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
Hypercalcemia: Can occur during treatment with ZEMPLAR and can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and seizures. Severe hypercalcemia may require emergency attention. The risk may be increased when ZEMPLAR is used concomitantly with high dose calcium preparations, thiazide diuretics, or vitamin D compounds. Inform patients about symptoms of hypercalcemia and monitor serum calcium prior to initiation and during treatment and adjust dose accordingly ( 2 , 5.1 ).
Digitalis toxicity: Risk increases with hypercalcemia. In patients using digitalis compounds, monitor both serum calcium and patients for signs and symptoms of digitalis toxicity. Monitor more frequently when initiating or adjusting the dose of ZEMPLAR ( 5.2 ). Adynamic Bone Disease: May develop and increase risk of fractures if intact PTH levels are suppressed to abnormally low levels. Monitor intact PTH levels and adjust dose if needed ( 5.3 ).



