Calcitonin100IU
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Calcitonin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develop... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Calcitonin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Calcitonin is a medicine used for treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It makes the bones stronger and lowers the risk of fractures. Calc... View More
Uses of Calcitonin
- Post menopausal osteoporosis
- Paget's disease
- Hypercalcemia
Side effects of Calcitonin
- Runny nose
- Nasal irritation
How to use Calcitonin
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril ... View More
- You have been prescribed Calcitonin to make your bones stronger, and lower the risk of fractures.
- It is used in women with osteoporosis who have undergone menopause.
- It may cause temporary dizziness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Unopened bottles should be stored in the refrigerator. Once opened, they should be stored at room temperature for up to 35 days.
- Stop using it and inform your doctor if you get any nosebleeds or notice any ulceration inside your nose.
- Discontinue Calcitonin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Indication
Hypercalcaemia, Paget's disease of bone, Postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Adult Dose
Parenteral Hypercalcemia Initial dose: 4 IU/kg SC/IM q12hr May increase to 8 IU/kg SC/IM q12hr; may increase up to a maximum 8 IU/kg q6hr if unrespon... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
It inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption and reduces bone turnover. It decreases tubular reabsorption and promotes renal excretion of Ca, Cl, Na, Mg, K ... View More
Precaution
Children <18 yr, renal impairment. Pregnancy, lactation. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including fatal anaphylaxis, reported; consider skin testin... View More
Side Effect
>10% Rhinitis (12%) 1-10% Arthralgia (4%),Back pain (5%),Expistaxis (4%),Injection site reactions (10%),Nausea (10%),Headache (3%),Flushing of face... View More
Interaction
Concurrent use w/ cardiac glycosides (e.g. digitalis) or Ca-channel blockers requires dosage adjustments of these drugs. May decrease serum concentrat... View More
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