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ReviewTherapeutic apheresis and dialysis : official peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy2026

Upacicalcet: A Novel Intravenous Calcimimetic Agent for Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism.

Fumihiko Koiwa, Daisuke Honda, Seigo Akari, Tadao Akizawa

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Fumihiko KoiwaDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Showa Medical University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.
Daisuke HondaProject Management Department, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd, Nagoya, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5624-7553
Seigo AkariMedical Affairs Department, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd, Nagoya, Japan.
Tadao AkizawaDivision of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa Medical University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6150-9201

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Abstract

Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a common complication in patients receiving maintenance dialysis, driven by calcium and phosphate metabolism disturbances. Calcimimetics are central to the management of SHPT by enhancing calcium-sensing receptor sensitivity and reducing parathyroid hormone secretion. Upacicalcet is a novel intravenous calcimimetic that was specifically developed for hemodialysis patients. It is efficiently removed by hemodialysis, does not undergo hepatic metabolism, and has minimal potential for drug-drug interactions. Clinical studies have shown that upacicalcet effectively lowers serum intact parathyroid hormone and improves associated biochemical markers such as fibroblast growth factor-23 and bone turnover indices. It demonstrates a low incidence of gastrointestinal symptoms and hypocalcemia. Upacicalcet achieves sustained biochemical control with good tolerability in long-term use. These features suggest that upacicalcet is a safe and ideal option for the long-term management of SHPT in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

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Calcimimetic AgentsHyperparathyroidism, SecondaryRenal DialysisCalciumFibroblast Growth Factor-23HumansParathyroid HormonePropionatesCalcimimetic AgentsCalciumFibroblast Growth Factor-23Parathyroid HormonePropionatesupacicalcethemodialysishypocalcemiamineral and bone disordersecondary hyperparathyroidismupacicalcet

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PMID41723963
PMCPMC13124455

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