CALCITONIN INJ

Overview

CALCITONIN INJ is a Schedule H drug.

CALCITONIN INJ is composed of: CALCITONIN (100 IU)

Calcitonin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland.Calcitonin nasal is used to treat osteoporosis in women who have been in menopause for at least 5 years.
Calcitonin Salmon is used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis and high calcium levels in the blood.Calcitonin salmon  is a calcitonin receptor agonist. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.

Usage

CALCITONIN is generally used to treat: Osteoporosis, Postmenopause Period, Paget’s Disease, Hypercalcaemia
CALCITONIN can address symptoms like: No Menstrual Periods

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions


  • You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to salmon calcitonin.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
  • Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
  • Calcitonin injection is not a cure for Paget’s disease.
  • You may have a relapse, especially if your body forms antibodies and you become immune to calcitonin.
  • Do not use two doses at one time.If you have osteoporosis, avoid smoking, or try to quit.Smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely.Avoid using calcitonin in condition such as low levels of calcium in blood (hypocalcemia).
  • Calcitonin is not recommended in children under 18 years of age.
  • Do not drive or use any tools or machines, if you feel dizzy, tired, have a headache or get disturbed vision after taking calcitonin.
  • Long term treatment with calcitonin for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis have shown an increase in the risk of cancer in clinical trials.
  • Calcitonin is recommended to be taken at bedtime to reduce the side effects like urge to vomit (nausea) and vomiting that are generally experienced at the beginning of the treatment.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CALCITONIN over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Irregular Heartbeat

Common Side-Effects

CALCITONIN : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Pain, Frequent Urination, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Runny Nose, Back Pain, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

CALCITONIN : Muscle Cramp, Seizure, Arms Tingling, Eyes Pain, Ankles Swelling

Rare Side-Effects

CALCITONIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Face Swelling, Dizziness

Disease Interactions

CALCITONIN can interfere with: Hypocalcemia, Vitamin D Deficiency

Technical Classification

CALCITONIN is categorized as: CALCITONIN / HORMONES

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BIOCALCIN 100 IU INJINR 184.42 for 1 ML INJECTIONCALCITONIN 100.0 IU
BMDRISE 200IU NASAL SPRAYINR 1500 for 60 ML NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 200.0 IU
BONSPARK 2200IU NASAL SPRAYINR 1242.5 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 2200.0 IU
CALCINASE 2200IU NASAL SPRAYINR 1270.5 for 30 MDI NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 2200.0 IU
CALCINASE NASAL SPRAYINR 1270.5 for 30 MDI NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 2200 IU
CALCISPRAY 200IU NASAL SPRAYINR 1745.2 for 60 MDI NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 200.0 IU
CALCITONINCALCITONIN
CALCITONIN INJCALCITONIN 100 IU
CALSPRAY 100IU SPRAYINR 1310 for 3.7 ML SPRAYCALCITONIN 100.0 IU
GEMCAL 200IU NASAL SPRAYINR 1441 for 3.7 ML NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 200.0 IU
GEMCAL NASAL SPY N-SPYINR 1441 for 3.7 ML NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 200 IU
GEMITROL NS 200IU NASAL SPRAYINR 1400 for 6 ML NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 200.0 IU
GEMITROL-NS N-INHINR 900 for 30 MDCALCITONIN 200 IU
KALNASE NASAL SPRAYINR 950 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 200.0 IU
MIACALCIC N-SPYINR 1506 for 2 ML SPRAYCALCITONIN 2200 IU/ML
MIACALCIC NASAL SPRAYINR 1596 for 2 ML SPRAYCALCITONIN 0.005 %
OSTOSPRAY (30 MD) 0.005% W/V NASAL SPRAYINR 1090 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 0.005 %W/V
OSTOSPRAY N-SPYINR 974.45 for 3.7ML SPRAYCALCITONIN 2200 IU
ROCKBON C 100IU SPRAYINR 1520 for 3.7 ML SPRAYCALCITONIN 100.0 IU
UNICALCIN 100 IU INJINR 185 for 1 ML INJECTIONCALCITONIN 100.0 IU
UNICALCIN 50 IU INJINR 115.5 for 1 ML INJECTIONCALCITONIN 50.0 IU
UNICALCIN N-INHINR 969.05 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 50 IU
UNICALCIN NASAL SPRAYINR 969.05 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAYCALCITONIN 50.0 IU