Calcitonin
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
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 nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
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 nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use calcitonin nasal if you are allergic to salmon calcitonin.
To make sure calcitonin nasal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
high levels of calcium in your blood ( hypercalcemia ); or any nasal or sinus problems such as nasal deformities, a chronic infection , or nasal pain.
Using calcitonin nasal may increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer . Ask your doctor about your specific risk.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether calcitonin nasal will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether calcitonin nasal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; fast heartbeats; feeling lightheaded; chest pain, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Calcitonin nasal may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; severe nasal irritation; or low levels of calcium in your blood --numbness or tingly feeling around your mouth, fast or slow heart rate , muscle tightness or contraction, overactive reflexes.
Common side effects of calcitonin nasal may include:
bleeding from your nose; runny or stuffy nose; dryness, itching , tenderness, or general discomfort of your nose; or crusting, scabs, or sores inside your nose.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
7.14 ug/kg (7.1 (7.14)) 24 hourly SC — -
Child Dosage
4 to 8 IU/kg (6 (6)) 24 hourly Intra Muscular — As Required
4 to 8 IU/kg (6 (6)) 24 hourly Subcutaneous — As Required
Neonatal Dosage
4 to 8 IU/kg (6 (6)) 24 hourly Intra Muscular — As Required
4 to 8 IU/kg (6 (6)) 24 hourly Subcutaneous — As Required
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with calcitonin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Aerosol Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Inj Store in a well closed container. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.