What is Parsabiv: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

What is Parsabiv: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published May 27, 2022

Parsabiv overview

BRAND NAMES:

Parsabiv

Generic Names:

Parsabiv

Uses:

Treats hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Therapeutic Classes:

Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Forms:

Injectable

How it’s taken:

By injection

What is Parsabiv used for?

What form(s) does Parsabiv come in

Injectable

What are common Parsabiv doses?

Vial 1ML of 5MG/ML

Common Parsabiv prescriptions

Parsabiv
0.5ml of 2.5mg/0.5ml vial
Parsabiv
1ml of 5mg/ml vial

How to take Parsabiv

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Parsabiv

Parsabiv contraindications

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to etelcalcetide.

Parsabiv warnings

This medicine may cause the following problems:Hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood)Worsening of heart failureStomach bleeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bone disease, heart disease, heart rhythm problems (such as QT prolongation), stomach or digestive problems (such as ulcers), or a history of seizures.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Parsabiv interactions

Parsabiv side effects

Serious Side Effects

Decrease in how much or how often you urinate
Severe stomach pain, bloody or black, tarry stools, vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Chest pain, fast or uneven heartbeat, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

Nausea
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed