Prospect: information for the patient

Cinacalcet Macleods 30 mg film-coated tablets

Cinacalcet Macleods 60 mg film-coated tablets

Cinacalcet Macleods 90 mg film-coated tablets

Read this prospect carefully before starting to take this medicine, as it contains important information for you.

• Keep this prospect, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any doubts, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.

• This medicine has been prescribed only for you, and you must not give it to others even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
• If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they do not appear in this prospect. See section 4.

1. What isCinacalcet Macleodsand for what it is used

2. What you need to know before starting to takeCinacalcet Macleods

3. How to takeCinacalcet Macleods

4. Possible adverse effects

5. Storage ofCinacalcet Macleods

6. Contents of the pack and additional information

Cinacalcet acts by controlling the levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphorus in your body, and is used to treat alterations of a pair of organs called parathyroid glands. The parathyroid glands are four small glands located in the neck, near the thyroid gland, that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Cinacalcet is used in adults:

• to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in adults with severe kidney disease who require dialysis to remove waste products from their blood.
• to reduce high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) in adult patients with parathyroid cancer.
• to reduce high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) in adult patients with primary hyperparathyroidism when removal of the parathyroid glands is not possible.

Cinacalcet is used in children between 3 years and less than 18 years:

• to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with severe kidney disease who require dialysis to remove waste products from their blood, and whose disease is not controlled with other treatments.

In primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism, the parathyroid glands produce too much PTH. The term “primary” means that the hyperparathyroidism is not caused by any other disease and “secondary” means that the hyperparathyroidism is caused by another disease, such as kidney disease. Both primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism can cause loss of calcium from the bones, which can produce bone pain and fractures, problems in blood vessels and heart vessels, kidney stones, mental disease, and coma.

Do not take Cinacalcet Macleodsif you are allergic to cinacalcet or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).

Do not take cinacalcetif you have low levels of calcium in your blood. Your doctor will monitor your calcium levels in the blood.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to take cinacalcet.

Before starting to take cinacalcet, inform your doctor if you have ever suffered from:

• seizures(attacks or crises). The risk of seizures is higher in people who have had them before;
• liver problems;
• heart failure.

Cinacalcet reduces calcium levels. In adults and children treated with cinacalcet, life-threatening events and fatal outcomes associated with low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) have been reported.

Inform your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms that may indicate low calcium levels: muscle spasms, contractions, or cramps, or numbness or tingling in the fingers of the hands, feet, or around the mouth, or seizures, confusion, or loss of consciousness while being treated with cinacalcet.

Low calcium levels can affect your heart rhythm. Inform your doctor if you experience abnormally strong or rapid heartbeats, if you have problems with your heart rhythm, or if you take medications that can cause heart rhythm problems while taking cinacalcet.

For additional information, see section 4.

During treatment with cinacalcet, inform your doctor:

• if you start or stop smoking, as it may affect the effect of cinacalcet.

Children and adolescents

Children under 18 years old with parathyroid cancer or primary hyperparathyroidism should not take cinacalcet.

If you are being treated for secondary hyperparathyroidism, your doctor should monitor your calcium levels before starting treatment with cinacalcet and during treatment with cinacalcet. Inform your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms related to low calcium levels described above.

It is essential to take your cinacalcet dose as directed by your doctor.

Other medications and cinacalcet

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken recently, or may need to take any other medication, particularly etelcalcetide or any other medication that reduces calcium levels in your blood.

You should not receive cinacalcet together with etelcalcetide.

Inform your doctor if you are taking the following medications.

The following medications may modify the action of cinacalcet:

• medications used to treatskinand fungal infections (ketoconazole, itraconazole, and voriconazole);
• medications used to treatbacterial infections(telithromycin, rifampicin, and ciprofloxacin);
• a medication used to treat infections caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS (ritonavir);
• a medication used to treatdepression(fluvoxamine).

Cinacalcet may modify the action of some medications, such as:

• medications used to treatdepression(amitriptyline, desipramine, nortriptyline, and clomipramine);
• a medication used to relievecough(dextromethorphan);
• medications used to treatheart rhythm disorders(flecainide and propafenone);
• a medication used to treathigh blood pressure(metoprolol).

Taking cinacalcet with food and drinks

Cinacalcet should be taken with food or shortly after eating.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Cinacalcet has not been studied in pregnant women. If you become pregnant, your doctor may decide to modify your treatment, as cinacalcet may be harmful to the unborn baby.

It is not known if cinacalcet passes into breast milk. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop breastfeeding or the treatment with cinacalcet.

Driving and operating machinery

In patients taking cinacalcet, cases of dizziness and seizures have been reported. If you experience these effects, do not drive or operate machinery.

Cinacalcet containslactose

If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult with them before taking this medication.

Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again. Your doctor will tell you how much cinacalcet you should take.

Cinacalcet should be taken orally, with food or shortly after eating. Tablets should be swallowed whole and not chewed, crushed, or divided.

Cinacalcet is also available in granules in capsules to be opened. Children who require doses less than 30 mg or who cannot swallow tablets should receive cinacalcet granules.

Your doctor will have you undergo regular blood tests during treatment to monitor your progress and, if necessary, adjust the dose you receive.

If the treatment is for secondary hyperparathyroidism

The usual initial dose of cinacalcet in adults is 30 mg (one tablet) once a day

The usual initial dose of cinacalcet in children between 3 years and less than 18 years should not exceed 0.20 mg/kg of body weight per day.

If the treatment is for parathyroid cancer or primary hyperparathyroidism

The usual initial dose of cinacalcet in adults is 30 mg (one tablet) twice a day.

If you take more cinacalcet than you should

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist or call the Toxicological Information Service. Phone 915 620 420, indicating the medication and the amount used. . Possible signs of overdose include numbness or tingling around the mouth, muscle pain or cramps, and seizures.

If you forgot to take cinacalcet

Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed doses.

If you have forgotten to take a dose of cinacalcet , you should take the next dose at the usual time.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse ...

Like all medicines, this medicine may cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Inform your doctor immediately:

• If you notice numbness or tingling around the mouth, muscle pain or cramps, and seizures. These may be symptoms of low calcium levels (hypocalcemia).(hypocalcemia).
• If you notice swelling in the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat that may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing (angioedema).

Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people

• Nausea and vomiting. These side effects are usually mild and temporary.

Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people

• Dizziness
• Numbness or tingling (paresthesia)
• Loss of appetite (anorexia) or decreased appetite
• Muscle pain (myalgia)
• Weakness (asthenia)
• Skin rash
• Decreased testosterone levels
• High levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia)
• Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity)
• Headache
• Seizures (crisis or attacks)
• Low blood pressure (hypotension)
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
• Cough
• Indigestion (dyspepsia)
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain, upper abdominal pain

• Constipation
• Muscle spasms
• Back pain
• Low calcium levels in the blood (hypocalcemia).

Not known: its frequency cannot be estimated from the available data

• Hives (urticaria)

• Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat that may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing (angioedema)
• Unusually fast or strong heartbeat that may be associated with low calcium levels in the blood (QT prolongation and secondary ventricular arrhythmia due to hypocalcemia).

In a small number of patients with heart failure, their condition and/or low blood pressure (hypotension) worsened after taking cinacalcet.

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through theSpanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:www.notificaRAM.es.

By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information about the safety of this medicine.

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the box and blister pack after “CAD:”. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

This medication does not require special storage conditions.

Medications should not be disposed of through drains or trash. Dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE point of your pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packaging and medications you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

Composition ofCinacalcet Macleods

The active ingredient is cinacalcet.

30 mg:Each tablet contains cinacalcet hydrochloride equivalent to 30 mg of cinacalcet.

60 mg: Each tablet contains cinacalcet hydrochloride equivalent to 60 mg of cinacalcet.

90 mg: Each tablet contains cinacalcet hydrochloride equivalent to 90 mg of cinacalcet.

• The other componentsare:

Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, crospovidone, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate

• The tablets are coated with:

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, triacetin, titanium dioxide (E 171), iron oxide yellow (E 172), indigo carmine (E 132)

Appearance of the product and contents of the packaging

30 mg: Film-coated tablets of light green color, oval, biconvex, engraved with ‘L83’ on one face and smooth on the other (Approximate size 9.8 x 6.2 mm).

60 mg: Film-coated tablets of light green color, oval, biconvex, engraved with ‘L84’ on one face and smooth on the other (Approximate size 12.4 x 7.8 mm).

90 mg: Film-coated tablets of light green color, oval, biconvex, engraved with ‘L85’ on one face and smooth on the other (Approximate size 14.1 x 8.9 mm).

Cinacalcet Macleods is available in blister packaging.

Blister packaging size: 28, 30, and 84 tablets.

Blister packaging of single dose of 28, 30, and 84 tablets.

Only some packaging sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder and responsible manufacturer

Marketing authorization holder

Macleods Pharma España S.L.U.

World Trade Center Barcelona

Moll de Barcelona, s/n,

08039 Barcelona, Spain

Responsible manufacturer

Synoptis Industrial Sp. z o.o

ul. Rabowicka 15, 62-020

Swarzedz, Poland

Last review date of thisleaflet:January 2022

Detailed information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)