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 Calcimimetics in the Management of Renal Osteodystrophy
  • Driving the CaR to Achieve the NKF K/DOQI Bone Metabolism and Disease Guidelines
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Traditional Therapies:
Potential Mechanisms for PTH Reduction
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NKF K/DOQI Targets
PTH, Ca, P, and Ca × P Product
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Dialysis Patients Need Improved Control
of Their PTH Levels
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K/DOQI Bone & Mineral CPGs
DOPPS Data
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K/DOQI Bone & Mineral CPGs
Gambro Data
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K/DOQI™ Targets for PTH and Ca × P
Are Associated with Mortality: FMC Data
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Type 2 Calcimimetic
NPS R-586 / AMG 073




  Cinacalcet HCl = Sensipar
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Calcimimetics Bind Allosterically to Membrane-spanning Regions of CaR
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Cinacalcet HCl:
Pharmacodynamics Summary
  • Rapid onset of action—PTH levels declined within 30–60 minutes after oral administration
  • Extent of PTH reduction was largely
    dose-dependent
  • Maximum effect on PTH secretion occurred approximately 2–6 hours post-dose
  • Therapeutic effect of lowering PTH is ~ 24 hours
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Single Dose of Cinacalcet Results in
Dose-dependent Reduction in PTH
in Dialysis Patients
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Cinacalcet HCl:
Pharmacokinetics Summary
  • Absorption
    • Well absorbed
    • Administration with food increases bioavailability
  • Distribution
    • Highly protein bound (97%)
    • Large volume of distribution
  • Metabolism
    • Metabolized predominantly by hepatic microsomal enzymes
    • Inhibits CYP2D6
  • Elimination
    • Terminal half-life 30–40 hours
    • Steady state achieved within 7 days
    • Not dialyzable
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Methods
Trial Design
  • Parallel studies: NA and AUS/EUR
    • Dec 20, 2001 to Jan 16, 2003
    • Enrollment: NA (410) ; AUS/EUR (331)
  • Randomization
    • Cinacalcet (371)
    • Placebo (370)
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Methods
Trial Participants
  • Inclusions
  • Adults w/ thrice-weekly HD for ³ 3 mo
  • PTH ³ 300 pg/mL x 3
  • Ca2+ ³ 8.4 mg/dL
  • Stable Vit.D &/or Phosphate binder, if prescribed


  • Exclusions
  • Cancer, infection
  • Drugs metabolized by P-450 2D6
    • Flecainade, thioridazine, lithium, TCA
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Methods
Trial Design
  • Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled
  • Study duration: 26 weeks
    • Phase 1: 12-wk titration
    • Phase 2: 14-wk efficacy-assessment
  • Dose adjustments: 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 mg/d
    • Initial dose 30 mg/d, adjusted q 3 wk in phase 1, and q 4 wk in phase 2
    • Increased if I-PTH > 200, S.Ca ≥ 7.8
    • Reduced if I-PTH < 100 on 3 consecutive visits, or S.E. occurred


  • Standard care of 2° HPT
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Methods
Trial Design
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Use of Concomitant Medications
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Methods
Lab Parameters
  • Ca/P/PTH q-study visit pre-dialysis
  • - Weekly during dose-titration
  • - Bi-weekly during efficacy-assessment


  • Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BSAP) at wks 0 and 26
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Methods
End Point Analyses
  • Primary:
  • Proportion with mean I-PTH £ 250 pg/mL
  • during efficacy-assessment phase


  • Secondary:
  • - Proportion with ³ 30% PTH decrease
  • - Percent change of Ca/ P/ I-PTH/ (Ca × P)
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Cinacalcet Summary
  • Targets the CaR, the dominant regulator of PTH production
  • Greater achievement of K/DOQI targets than currently achievable
  • Can be used with all other agents to achieve K/DOQI targets
  • Monitoring should be done periodically as with any other intervention
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Calcimimetics in the Treatment of HPTH
  • Reversible “chemical parathyroidectomy”
  • Inhibit PTH secretion
  • Inhibit PTH synthesis
  • Inhibit PTH gland proliferation (hyperplasia)
  • No development of tolerance
  • Lower Ca, P, and product
  • Can cause intermittent changes in PTH levels


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Vit D Sterols           vs          Cinacalcet

  •  CaR allosteric effector (cell surf.)
  • ↓ Ca × P product
  • Oral
  • Rapid onset (minutes) and short duration of action (hours to days)
  • Effects external to PTH gland
  • PTH recycling
  • Inhibits PTH synthesis, secretion

  • VDR ligand (genomic receptor)
  • ↑ Ca × P product
  • Oral or parenteral
  • Slow onset and long duration of action (days to weeks)
  • Effects external to PTH gland
  • No PTH recycling
  • Inhibits PTH synthesis
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