CALCITONIN

Overview

CALCITONIN is a Schedule H drug.
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

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application),

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

Storage Conditions

Refrigeration (Between 2 To 8 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with CALCITONIN as Ingredient

BIOCALCIN 100 IU INJ	CALCITONIN 100.0 IU
BMDRISE 200IU NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 200.0 IU
BONSPARK 2200IU NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 2200.0 IU
CALCINASE 2200IU NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 2200.0 IU
CALCINASE NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 2200 IU
CALCISPRAY 200IU NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 200.0 IU
CALCITONIN INJ	CALCITONIN 100 IU
CALSPRAY 100IU SPRAY	CALCITONIN 100.0 IU
GEMCAL 200IU NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 200.0 IU
GEMCAL NASAL SPY N-SPY	CALCITONIN 200 IU
GEMITROL NS 200IU NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 200.0 IU
GEMITROL-NS N-INH	CALCITONIN 200 IU
KALNASE NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 200.0 IU
MIACALCIC N-SPY	CALCITONIN 2200 IU/ML
MIACALCIC NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 0.005 %
OSTOSPRAY (30 MD) 0.005% W/V NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 0.005 %W/V
OSTOSPRAY N-SPY	CALCITONIN 2200 IU
ROCKBON C 100IU SPRAY	CALCITONIN 100.0 IU
UNICALCIN 100 IU INJ	CALCITONIN 100.0 IU
UNICALCIN 50 IU INJ	CALCITONIN 50.0 IU
UNICALCIN N-INH	CALCITONIN 50 IU
UNICALCIN NASAL SPRAY	CALCITONIN 50.0 IU