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Frey S, Goronflot T, Kerleau C, Gourraud PA, Caillard C, Hourmant M, Mirallié É, Figueres L. Parathyroidectomy or cinacalcet: Do we still not know the best option for graft function in kidney-transplanted patients? A meta-analysis. Surgery 2021; 170:727-735. [PMID: 33810851 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2021.02.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tertiary hyperparathyroidism occurs in 25% to 50% of kidney-transplanted patients. Indication of parathyroidectomy is now discussed, since the calcimimetic agent, cinacalcet, is an alternate option. The effects of either of these treatments on graft function remain controversial, studied only in small cohorts showing either decrease or absence of modification. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the evolution of graft function after surgical or medical treatment. METHODS Studies assessing graft function in tertiary hyperparathyroidism after parathyroidectomy or cinacalcet introduction were enrolled into quantitative analysis using Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane databases following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis reporting guidelines. Among 68 screened studies, 18 had no missing data and were included for statistical analyses. We performed random effect meta-analysis to determine changes in serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate. RESULTS Seven studies assessing the evolution of graft function 6 and/or 12 months after parathyroidectomy and 13 after administration of cinacalcet were included. Meta-analysis found no significant variations after parathyroidectomy in serum creatinine (6 studies, 314 patients) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (2 studies, 105 patients). No significant variation was found after administration of cinacalcet in serum creatinine (10 studies, 404 patients) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (6 studies, 149 patients). A significant heterogeneity between the studies (P < .01, Cochran's Q) was found. CONCLUSION Meta-analysis shows that parathyroidectomy and cinacalcet do not significantly impair graft function in patients with tertiary hyperparathyroidism. However, the significant heterogeneity between selected studies, partially explained by the lack of consensual definition of tertiary hyperparathyroidism, limits the conclusions of all previously published series.
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- Samuel Frey
- Chirurgie Cancérologique, Digestive et Endocrinienne, Institut des maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, Hôtel Dieu, CHU Nantes, France; Université de Nantes, France
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- CHU de Nantes, INSERM, CIC 1413, Pôle Hospitalo-Universitaire 11: Santé Publique, Santé au Travail, Pharmacie, Stérilisation, Clinique des Données, France
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- Institut de Transplantation Urologie Néphrologie (ITUN), CHU Nantes, France
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- Université de Nantes, France; CHU de Nantes, INSERM, CIC 1413, Pôle Hospitalo-Universitaire 11: Santé Publique, Santé au Travail, Pharmacie, Stérilisation, Clinique des Données, France
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- Chirurgie Cancérologique, Digestive et Endocrinienne, Institut des maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, Hôtel Dieu, CHU Nantes, France
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- Université de Nantes, France; Institut de Transplantation Urologie Néphrologie (ITUN), CHU Nantes, France; Service de néphrologie-immunologie clinique, CHU de Nantes, France
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- Chirurgie Cancérologique, Digestive et Endocrinienne, Institut des maladies de l'Appareil Digestif, Hôtel Dieu, CHU Nantes, France; Université de Nantes, France
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- Université de Nantes, France; Institut de Transplantation Urologie Néphrologie (ITUN), CHU Nantes, France; Service de néphrologie-immunologie clinique, CHU de Nantes, France.
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The use of cinacalcet after pediatric renal transplantation: an international CERTAIN Registry analysis. Pediatr Nephrol 2020; 35:1707-1718. [PMID: 32367310 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-020-04558-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) may persist after renal transplantation (RTx), inducing hypophosphatemia and hypercalcemia that precludes the use of vitamin D analogs. The calcimimetic cinacalcet improved plasma calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in randomized controlled trials in adults after RTx, but pediatric data are scarce. METHODS In this retrospective study, we analyzed 20 pediatric patients from the Cooperative European Paediatric Renal TransplAnt Initiative (CERTAIN) Registry who received cinacalcet after RTx. The results are presented as median and interquartile range (25th-75th percentile). RESULTS At 13.7 (11.0-16.5) years of age, 20 pediatric patients received a renal allograft. Cinacalcet was introduced at 0.4 (0.3-2.7) years post-transplant at an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 50 (34-66) mL/min/1.73 m2, plasma calcium of 2.58 (2.39-2.71) mmol/L, age-standardized (z score) phosphate of - 1.7 (- 2.7-- 0.4), and PTH of 136 (95-236) ng/L. The starting dose of cinacalcet was 0.5 (0.3-0.8) mg/kg per day, with a maximum dose of 1.1 (0.5-1.3) mg/kg per day. With a follow-up of 3.0 (1.5-3.6) years on cinacalcet therapy, eGFR remained stable; PTH levels decreased to 66 (56-124) ng/L at the last follow-up (p = 0.015). One patient displayed hypocalcemia (1.8 mmol/L). Cinacalcet was withdrawn in three patients (hypocalcemia, parathyroidectomy, incompliance). Nephrocalcinosis of the graft was not reported. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study suggests that cinacalcet as off-label therapy for SHPT after pediatric RTx is efficacious in controlling post-transplant SHPT with acceptable tolerability. Continuing cinacalcet even with normal PTH can lead to dangerous life-threatening hypocalcemia. Therefore, at each subsequent visit, the need to continue cinacalcet must be assessed.
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Zavvos V, Fyssa L, Papasotiriou M, Papachristou E, Ntrinias T, Savvidaki E, Goumenos DS. Long-Term Use of Cinacalcet in Kidney Transplant Recipients With Hypercalcemic Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: A Single-Center Prospective Study. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2017; 16:287-293. [PMID: 29108515 DOI: 10.6002/ect.2016.0342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism is common after successful kidney transplant, with concomitant hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia potentially leading to reduced graft survival and increased cardiovascular risk. Cinacalcet, a calcimimetic agent that activates the calcium-sensing receptors in parathyroid glands, is a therapeutic option. In this study, we assessed the long-term treatment effects of cinacalcet for a period of up to 5 years in a cohort of kidney transplant recipients. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-seven patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (intact parathyroid hormone level > 70 pg/mL or 7.43 pmol/L) and hypercalcemia (corrected calcium > 10.4 mg/dL or 2.6 mmol/L) were considered eligible for treatment with cinacalcet and were included in the analysis. Data were recorded at initiation of treatment and every 6 months up to a maximum follow-up of 60 months. A control group of patients treated with placebo, conventional treatment, or surgical treatment was not available for this study. RESULTS Mean follow-up time was 45 ± 16 months. Treatment with cinacalcet was initiated at a median of 25 months after renal transplant. Serum calcium decreased by 0.21 mmol/L (2.69 vs 2.48 mmol/L; 95% confidence interval, 0.08-0.345; P < .001) during the first 6 months, and this reduction was sustained during follow-up. Intact parathyroid hormone level decreased by 7.68 pmol/L (32.96 ± 36.4 vs 25.28 ± 19.5 pmol/L; 95% confidence interval, -6.42 to 21.75; P = not significant) at 6 months, whereas at the end of follow-up intact parathyroid hormone level decreased further by 20.07 pmol/L (32.96 ± 36.4 vs 12.89 ± 5.73 pmol/L; 95% confidence interval, 2.02-38.1; P < .01). Mean starting dose of cinacalcet was 33.5 ± 10 mg/day. According to the therapeutic response, cinacalcet dose increased steadily and reached 51.1 ± 33 mg/day at the end of the observation period. Mean serum phosphorus increased significantly, whereas estimated glomerular filtration rate remained virtually stable throughout follow-up. Adverse reactions were observed in 4 patients, comprising mild gastro-intestinal complaints. CONCLUSIONS Long-term treatment with cinacalcet in kidney transplant recipients with secondary hyperparathyroidism is effective in controlling hypercalcemia and correcting hypophosphatemia, without affecting graft function while being well-tolerated.
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- Vasileios Zavvos
- >From the Department of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
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Dulfer RR, Franssen GJH, Hesselink DA, Hoorn EJ, van Eijck CHJ, van Ginhoven TM. Systematic review of surgical and medical treatment for tertiary hyperparathyroidism. Br J Surg 2017; 104:804-813. [PMID: 28518414 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2016] [Revised: 11/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND A significant proportion of patients with chronic kidney disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) remain hyperparathyroid after kidney transplantation, a state known as tertiary HPT. Without treatment, tertiary HPT can lead to diminished kidney allograft and patient survival. Parathyroidectomy was commonly performed to treat tertiary HPT until the introduction of the calcimimetic drug, cinacalcet. It is not known whether surgery or medical treatment is superior for tertiary HPT. METHODS A systematic review was performed and medical literature databases were searched for studies on the treatment of tertiary HPT that were published after the approval of cinacalcet. RESULTS A total of 1669 articles were identified, of which 47 were included in the review. Following subtotal and total parathyroidectomy, initial cure rates were 98·7 and 100 per cent respectively, but in 7·6 and 4 per cent of patients tertiary HPT recurred. After treatment with cinacalcet, 80·8 per cent of the patients achieved normocalcaemia. Owing to side-effects, 6·4 per cent of patients discontinued cinacalcet treatment. The literature regarding graft function and survival is limited; however, renal graft survival after surgical treatment appears comparable to that obtained with cinacalcet therapy. CONCLUSION Side-effects and complications of both treatment modalities were mild and occurred in a minority of patients. Surgical treatment for tertiary HPT has higher cure rates than medical therapy.
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- R R Dulfer
- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Chonchol M, Wüthrich RP. Potential future uses of calcimimetics in patients with chronic kidney disease. NDT Plus 2015; 1:i36-i41. [PMID: 25983955 PMCID: PMC4421155 DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/sfm043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2007] [Accepted: 09/10/2007] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Cinacalcet has proven effective in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in dialysis patients, and it may also have benefits in stage 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD). The efficacy of cinacalcet in the treatment of SHPT was investigated in a study of 54 patients with stage 3 and 4 CKD not receiving dialysis. A significant number of these patients achieved at least a 30% reduction in parathyroid hormone (PTH) from baseline with cinacalcet therapy compared with placebo (56% versus 19%; P = 0.006). Another potential use of cinacalcet is in the treatment of persistent hyperparathyroidism (HPT) after kidney transplantation. The pathophysiologic considerations for persistent HPT in patients who have undergone renal transplantation are different from those in stage 3 and 4 CKD. Post-transplant patients with normal graft function often present with hypercalcaemia, low serum phosphorus and persistently elevated levels of PTH. In eight small open-label studies including a total of 83 patients with persistent HPT after successful kidney transplantation, cinacalcet treatment effectively corrected hypercalcaemia and significantly reduced elevated PTH levels. These studies suggest that cinacalcet therapy is an effective therapy in controlling hyperparathyroidism in patients with stage 3 and 4 CKD and in post-transplant patients with persistent hyperparathyroidism.
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- Michel Chonchol
- University of Colorado Health Sciences Center , Denver, CO , USA
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Tillmann FP, Wächtler C, Hansen A, Rump LC, Quack I. Vitamin D and cinacalcet administration pre-transplantation predict hypercalcaemic hyperparathyroidism post-transplantation: a case-control study of 355 deceased-donor renal transplant recipients over 3 years. Transplant Res 2014; 3:21. [PMID: 25606342 PMCID: PMC4298997 DOI: 10.1186/s13737-014-0021-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The effects of pre-transplantation medication for secondary hyperparathyroidism on post-transplantation parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium levels have not yet been conclusively determined. Therefore, this study sought to determine the level of off-label use of cinacalcet and to determine predictors of its administration during the long-term follow-up of a cohort of individuals who received deceased-donor renal transplants. Furthermore, safety considerations concerning the off-label use of cinacalcet are addressed. METHODS This was a case-control study of 355 stable renal transplant recipients. The patient cohort was divided into two groups. Transplant group A comprised patients who did not receive cinacalcet treatment, and transplant group B comprised patients who received cinacalcet treatment during follow-up after renal transplantation. The characteristics of the patients were evaluated to determine predictors of cinacalcet use after successful renal transplantation. RESULTS Compared with the control individuals (n = 300), the cinacalcet-treated individuals (n = 55) had significantly higher PTH levels at 4 weeks post-transplantation (20.3 ± 1.6 versus 40.7 ± 4.0 pmol/L, p = 0.0000) when they were drug naive. At 3.2 years post-transplantation, cinacalcet-treated patients showed higher PTH (26.2 ± 2.3 versus 18.4 ± 2.3 pmol/L, p = 0.0000), higher calcium (2.42 ± 0.03 versus 2.33 ± 0.01 mmol/L, p = 0.0045) and lower phosphate (0.95 ± 0.04 versus 1.06 ± 0.17 mmol/L, p = 0.0021) levels. Individuals in the verum group were more likely to receive cinacalcet therapy (45.5% versus 14.3%, p = 0.0000), and they had higher pill burdens for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism (1.40 ± 0.08 versus 0.72 ± 0.03 pills per patient, p = 0.0000) whilst they were on the waiting list for transplantation. Regression analysis confirmed the associations between hypercalcaemic hyperparathyroidism and PTH levels at 4 weeks post-transplantation (p = 0.0001), cinacalcet use (p = 0.0000) and the preoperative total pill burden (p = 0.0000). Renal function was the same in both groups. CONCLUSIONS Parathyroid gland dysfunction pre-transplantation translates into clinically relevant hyperparathyroidism post-transplantation, despite patients being administered more intensive treatment whilst on dialysis. PTH levels at 4 weeks post-transplantation might serve as a marker for the occurrence of hypercalcaemic hyperparathyroidism during follow-up.
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- Frank-Peter Tillmann
- Klinik für Nephrologie, Heinrich Heine Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik für Nephrologie, Heinrich Heine Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik für Nephrologie, Heinrich Heine Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik für Nephrologie, Heinrich Heine Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik für Nephrologie, Heinrich Heine Universität Düsseldorf, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225, Düsseldorf, Germany
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Torregrosa JV, Morales E, Díaz JM, Crespo J, Bravo J, Gómez G, Gentil MÁ, Rodríguez Benot A, García MR, Jiménez VL, Gutiérrez Dalmau A, Jimeno L, Sáez MJP, Romero R, Gómez Alamillo C. Cinacalcet for hypercalcaemic secondary hyperparathyroidism after renal transplantation: a multicentre, retrospective, 3-year study. Nephrology (Carlton) 2014; 19:84-93. [PMID: 24428216 DOI: 10.1111/nep.12186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/09/2013] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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AIMS Our aim was to evaluate the long-term effect of cinacalcet in patients with hypercalcaemic secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) after renal transplantation (RT) in order to expand real-world data in this population. METHODS We performed a multicentre, observational, retrospective study in 17 renal transplant units from Spain. We collected data from renal recipients with hypercalcaemic (calcium >10.2 mg/dL) SHPT (intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) > 120 pg/mL) who initiated cinacalcet in the clinical practice. RESULTS We included 193 patients with a mean (standard deviation (SD)) age of 52 (12) years, 58% men. Cinacalcet treatment was initiated at a median of 20 months after RT (median dose 30 mg/day). Mean calcium levels decreased from a mean (SD) of 11.1 (0.6) at baseline to 10.1 (0.8) at 6 months (9.0% reduction, P < 0.0001). Median iPTH was reduced by 23.0% at 6 months (P = 0.0005) and mean phosphorus levels increased by 11.1% (P < 0.0001). The effects were maintained up to 3-years. No changes were observed in renal function or anticalcineurin drug levels. Only 4.1% of patients discontinued cinacalcet due to intolerance and 1.0% due to lack of efficacy. CONCLUSIONS In renal transplant patients with hypercalcaemic SHPT, cinacalcet controlled serum calcium, iPTH and phosphorus levels up to 3 years. Tolerability was good.
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- Jose-Vicente Torregrosa
- Nephrology Service and Renal Transplant Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Cinacalcet for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism in kidney transplant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Transplantation 2013; 94:1041-8. [PMID: 23069843 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e31826c3968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hyperparathyroidism is present in up to 50% of transplant recipients 1 year after transplant, often despite good graft function. Posttransplant patients frequently have hypercalcemia-associated hyperparathyroidism, limiting the role of vitamin D analogues and sometimes requiring parathyroidectomy. Multiple observational studies have investigated treatment of posttransplant hyperparathyroidism with the calcimimetic agent cinacalcet. METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective and retrospective studies from 2004 through January 26, 2012, using MEDLINE. We identified studies evaluating treatment with cinacalcet in renal transplant recipients with hyperparathyroidism. We performed random effects meta-analysis to determine changes in calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, and serum creatinine. RESULTS Twenty-one studies with 411 kidney transplant recipients treated with cinacalcet for hyperparathyroidism met inclusion criteria. Patients were treated for 3 to 24 months. By meta-analysis, calcium decreased by 1.14 mg/dL (95% confidence interval, -1.00 to -1.28), phosphorus increased by 0.46 mg/dL (95% confidence interval, 0.28-0.64), parathyroid hormone decreased by 102 pg/mL (95% confidence interval, -69 to -134), and there was no significant change in creatinine (0.02 mg/dL decrease; 95% confidence interval, -0.09 to 0.06). Cinacalcet resulted in hypocalcemia in seven patients. The most common side effect was gastrointestinal intolerance. CONCLUSIONS From nonrandomized studies, cinacalcet appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of posttransplant hyperparathyroidism. Larger observational studies and randomized controlled trials, performed over longer follow-up times and looking at clinical outcomes, are needed to corroborate these findings.
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The Transplant Recipient and Issues in Bone Metabolism. Clin Rev Bone Miner Metab 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s12018-011-9118-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chemello C, Aguilera M, Calleja-Hernández MA, Faus MJ. [Effect of pharmaceutical follow-up in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism treated with cinacalcet]. FARMACIA HOSPITALARIA 2011; 36:321-7. [PMID: 22129649 DOI: 10.1016/j.farma.2011.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2010] [Revised: 03/12/2011] [Accepted: 03/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of pharmaceutical intervention in the identification of drug-related problems, to improve desired clinical outcomes, and to evaluate the effectiveness of cinacalcet in achieving clinical outcomes recommended by the KDOQI Clinical Guidelines. METHOD Quasi-experimental pre-post intervention study. Patients with Secondary Hyperparathyroidism due to Chronic Kidney Disease, aged ≥18 years and under treatment with cinacalcet were recruited at the hospital outpatient pharmacy between 2007 and 2009. Dáder follow-up method and SMAQ and Moriski questionnaires were used to verify adherence at the first interview. Then, the pharmacist analyzed each case and designed an adequate intervention. Clinical parameters were consulted in the hospital laboratory data base. RESULTS Thirty four patients were included, 29 drug-related problems were found before pharmacist intervention, and among these, non-adherence was the most common (15). After the intervention, 9 drug-related problems remained, which means that 68.9% of them were resolved (P<0.001), reaching an adherence of 80%. Parathyroid hormone, calcium and calcium-phosphorus product serum levels decreased significantly after 3 months of treatment (P<0.001, <0.001 and 0.045, respectively), achieving the KDOQI Clinical Guideline recommendations. CONCLUSION These results suggest that this simple and easy-to-apply intervention was effective in preventing and resolving drug-related problems in these patients. Moreover, it improved patient adherence and confirmed that cinacalcet treatment is effective for achieving the clinical outcomes recommended by KDOQI clinical guidelines.
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- C Chemello
- Departamento de Bioquímica y Biología Molecular, Universidad de Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, Granada, España.
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The effect of cinacalcet on bone remodeling and renal function in transplant patients with persistent hyperparathyroidism. Transplantation 2011; 91:560-5. [PMID: 21192318 DOI: 10.1097/tp.0b013e3182079431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parathyroidectomy is associated with renal functional losses in transplant patients; cinacalcet offers an attractive alternative. METHODS We performed a prospective observational study in 58 patients with persisting hyperparathyroidism after renal transplantation (Ca≥2.6 mmol/L) and impaired renal transplant function (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] <50 mL/min). The patients received 30 to 90 mg cinacalcet for 12 months with the target to normalize serum Ca. We measured parathyroid hormone (PTH), serum Ca, serum phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase, osteocalcin, and telopeptide at 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of cinacalcet treatment. Fractional excretion of calcium and phosphorus (n=24) were monitored at 0 and 1 month. RESULTS At inclusion, creatinine was 181±70 μmol/L, eGFR 43±19 mL/min, PTH 371±279 pg/mL, and Ca 2.73±0.22 mmol/L. We observed nephrocalcinosis in 58% of biopsied patients at enrollment. After cinacalcet, Ca decreased significantly and normalized at nearly any measurement. Phosphorus increased significantly at months 1, 9, and 12. PTH decreased significantly, but only at months 9 and 12 and did not normalize. Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase increased significantly (>normal) by month 12. eGFR decreased and serum creatinine increased at all time points. The Δ(creatinine) % increase correlated significantly with the Δ(PTH) % decrease at month 1 and 12. Telopeptide and alkaline phosphatase correlated with PTH and telopeptide also correlated with serum creatinine. CONCLUSION Calcium-phosphorus homeostasis in hypercalcemic renal transplant patients normalizes under cinacalcet and PTH decreases, albeit not to normal. The renal functional decline could be PTH mediated, analogous to the effects observed after parathyroidectomy.
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Henschkowski J, Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Wüthrich RP, Serra AL. Renal Function in Patients Treated with Cinacalcet for Persistent Hyperparathyroidism after Kidney Transplantation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 34:97-103. [DOI: 10.1159/000323902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2010] [Accepted: 12/23/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Borstnar S, Erzen B, Gmeiner Stopar T, Kocjan T, Arnol M, Kandus A, Kovac D. Treatment of Hyperparathyroidism With Cinacalcet in Kidney Transplant Recipients. Transplant Proc 2010; 42:4078-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.09.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2010] [Accepted: 09/16/2010] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Morales E, Gutierrez E, Andres A. Treatment with calcimimetics in kidney transplantation. Transplant Rev (Orlando) 2010; 24:79-88. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trre.2010.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2009] [Accepted: 01/18/2010] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jadoul M, Baños A, Zani VJ, Hercz G. The effects of discontinuing cinacalcet at the time of kidney transplantation. NDT Plus 2009; 3:37-41. [PMID: 20090879 PMCID: PMC2808133 DOI: 10.1093/ndtplus/sfp167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2008] [Accepted: 10/26/2009] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background. The calcimimetic, cinacalcet, is approved for treating secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. Biochemical profiles and clinical outcomes in patients discontinuing cinacalcet at kidney transplantation have not been previously described. Methods. We performed a retrospective observational study evaluating post-transplant biochemical profiles and clinical outcomes in patients who had enrolled in phase 2 or 3 randomized, placebo-controlled studies of cinacalcet before receiving a kidney transplant. Results. The study included 28 former cinacalcet and 10 former placebo patients. Post-kidney transplant, there were no obvious differences between the two groups in levels of serum intact parathyroid hormone, calcium or phosphorus. One patient in each group underwent post-transplant parathyroidectomy. Kidney transplant failure was apparent in one former cinacalcet-treated patient (4%) and three former placebo patients (30%). The duration of hospitalization (mean ± standard error) immediately post-transplant in these two groups was 2.3 ± 0.3 and 3.4 ± 0.8 weeks, respectively. Conclusions. Using cinacalcet to treat SHPT in patients with CKD awaiting kidney transplantation does not appear to modify SHPT-related post-transplant biochemical profiles, or clinical outcomes, compared with placebo.
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- Michel Jadoul
- Cliniques Universitaires St Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain , Brussels , Belgium
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Padhi D, Salfi M, Emery M. Cinacalcet does not affect the activity of cytochrome P450 3A enzymes, a metabolic pathway for common immunosuppressive agents : a randomized, open-label, crossover, single-centre study in healthy volunteers. Drugs R D 2009; 9:335-43. [PMID: 18721002 DOI: 10.2165/00126839-200809050-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Cinacalcet HCl (cinacalcet) is approved for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in subjects receiving dialysis and for the reduction of hypercalcaemia in patients with parathyroid carcinoma. The drug may also be co-administered with medications used in the renal transplantation setting, such as immunosuppressants. Cinacalcet, as well as some immunosuppressants such as ciclosporin, tacrolimus and sirolimus, is partially metabolized by the cytochrome P450 3A enzymes (CYP3A). This study aimed to evaluate the potential inhibitory effects of cinacalcet on CYP3A activity using midazolam as a probe substrate in healthy volunteers. METHODS In this randomized, open-label, crossover, two-treatment, two-period, single-centre study, 12 healthy volunteers received either oral cinacalcet 90 mg once daily for 5 days plus a single oral dose of midazolam 2 mg on day 5, or a single oral dose of midazolam 2 mg on day 1. Following a 10-day washout period, subjects received the alternate treatment. Blood samples were collected predose and at selected time points up to 24 hours after dosing with midazolam for measurement of midazolam pharmacokinetic parameters. RESULTS Eleven subjects completed the study. Mean (standard deviation) midazolam maximum plasma concentrations (C(max)) and area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity (AUC(infinity)) were 9.31 (3.09) ng/mL and 24.1 (7.7) ng . h/mL, respectively, when administered in combination with cinacalcet, compared with 9.76 (2.81) ng/mL and 22.8 (6.1) ng . h/mL when administered alone. The mean geometric ratios (90% confidence interval) were 0.95 (0.84, 1.06) and 1.05 (0.95, 1.16) for C(max) and AUC(infinity), respectively. All adverse events were mild to moderate in severity, and consistent with the safety profile of cinacalcet. CONCLUSION Once-daily administration of cinacalcet did not alter the pharmacokinetics of midazolam relative to administration of midazolam alone. These data suggest that cinacalcet administration does not affect CYP3A activity, and thus would not have an effect on any drug eliminated via CYP3A, including some commonly used immunosuppressant therapies.
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- Desmond Padhi
- Department of Medical Sciences, Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, California 91320, USA.
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de Francisco ALM. New strategies for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism incorporating calcimimetics. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2008; 9:795-811. [PMID: 18345956 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.9.5.795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hyperparathyroidism (HPT), characterised by increased parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion and parathyroid hyperplasia, can be caused by physiologic defects in the parathyroid gland (primary HPT [PHPT]) or as a consequence of declining renal function (secondary HPT [SHPT]). OBJECTIVE To review the safety and efficacy of cinacalcet in the treatment of SHPT and PHPT. METHODS Studies indexed in NLM/PubMed investigating the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of cinacalcet for PHPT and SHPT and supporting preclinical evidence. RESULTS/CONCLUSION Recent evidence has demonstrated the efficacy of the calcimimetic cinacalcet in the treatment of PHPT and SHPT. Compared with traditional therapies such as vitamin D sterols and phosphate binders, cinacalcet treatment can allow an increased proportion of patients with SHPT to improve Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (KDOQI) Bone Metabolism and Disease laboratory parameter target attainment. Recent evidence suggests that improvements in these biochemical parameters with cinacalcet can translate into improved morbidity and mortality. Cinacalcet lowers PTH and calcium in patients following renal transplantation, and also normalises serum calcium in patients with PHPT. Ongoing studies are focusing and future studies are likely to focus on the effect of cinacalcet on clinical outcomes and on novel strategies for the integration of cinacalcet with traditional therapies to improve serum PTH and mineral metabolism control.
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- Angel L M de Francisco
- Servicio de Nefrologia, Hospital Universitario Valdecilla, Avda Valdecilla s/n, E-39008 Santander, Spain.
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Serra AL, Braun SC, Starke A, Savoca R, Hersberger M, Russmann S, Corti N, Wüthrich RP. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cinacalcet in patients with hyperparathyroidism after renal transplantation. Am J Transplant 2008; 8:803-10. [PMID: 18318784 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2007.02136.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic drug for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT). In a sequential open-label study, ten patients with persistent HPT after renal transplantation received first 30 and then 60 mg oral cinacalcet once daily over 2 weeks each. Cinacalcet steady state oral clearance was 131.1 +/- 20.9 l/h and 92.8 +/- 9.5 l/h (mean +/- SE) after 30 and 60 mg, respectively. Cinacalcet and parathyroid hormone (PTH) concentrations showed an inverse correlation and were fitted to a simple E(max) model (E(max) = 80% reduction vs. baseline, EC(50) = 13 ng/mL). A once daily administration of cinacalcet lowered serum calcium over 24 h without fluctuations. The 8-h fractional urinary excretion of calcium was increased after 60 mg cinacalcet (baseline 0.85 +/- 0.17%, 30 mg 1.53 +/- 0.35%, 60 mg 1.92 +/- 0.37%). Renal function remained stable. Cinacalcet pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics showed a pronounced interindividual variability. We conclude that the once daily administration of cinacalcet in patients with secondary HPT after renal transplantation effectively reduced iPTH and serum calcium. The transient calciuria could potentially favor nephrocalcinosis and reduce bone mineral density, suggesting that higher doses of cinacalcet need to be used with caution in renal transplant recipients with severe persistent hyperparathyroidism.
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- A L Serra
- Clinic for Nephrology, University Hospital, Rämistrasse 100, Zurich, Switzerland.
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