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About Calsalm Nasal Spray

CALCITONIN belongs to groups of medications called hypocalcemic agents, primarily used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia). It helps your bones stay as strong as possible. It can help if you have or are at risk of getting a health problem called osteoporosis. This is where your bones get weaker and more likely to break. Osteoporosis can happen for many reasons, but you're more likely to get it if you're a woman who has been through menopause or if you take steroids, for a long time. Some types of cancer treatment can also increase your risk of getting osteoporosis. Besides this CALCITONIN can also help people who have Paget's disease of bone. This weakens your bones and can bend them out of shape.

CALCITONIN contains Calcitonin is a calcitonin receptor agonist that prevents the loss of bones that happen after menopause and helps to rebuild bones. It also used to treat Paget’s disease of bone and hypercalcemia (high calcium level in blood). Calcitonin is a hormone; involved in helping to regulate levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood, opposing the action of parathyroid hormone. CALCITONIN works by inhibiting the activity of the osteoclasts (cells that break down bone). When the osteoclasts break down bone tissue, the calcium enters the bloodstream. CALCITONIN decreases the amount of calcium in the blood by preventing the breakdown of bone. Thereby, CALCITONIN strengthens the bones and minimize the risk of fractures.

Uses of Calsalm Nasal Spray

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, Hypercalcemia

Medicinal Benefits of Calsalm Nasal Spray

CALCITONIN contains Calcitonin is a calcitonin receptor agonist that prevents the loss of bones that happen after menopause and helps to rebuild bones. It also used to treat Paget’s disease of bone and hypercalcemia (high calcium level in blood). Calcitonin is a hormone that the C-cells in the thyroid gland produce and release. It opposes the action of the parathyroid hormone, helping to regulate the blood’s calcium and phosphate levels. CALCITONIN works by suppressing the activity of the osteoclasts (cells that break down bone). When the osteoclasts break down bone tissue, the calcium enters the bloodstream. CALCITONIN lessens the amount of calcium in the blood by preventing the breakdown of bone. Thereby, CALCITONIN strengthens the bones and minimize the risk of fractures. CALCITONIN also seems to decrease the amount of calcium the kidneys can re-absorb, lowering calcium levels further.

Directions for Use

CALCITONIN should be used in dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. It generally comes in nasal spray form and as an injection form. Nasal form: Shake the bottle before putting it and also clean the nose thoroughly before putting CALCITONIN. Do not touch the tip of the spray to avoid any contamination. Injection: CALCITONIN will be administrated by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Calsalm Nasal Spray

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset
• Salty taste in the mouth
• Increased urination
• Swelling/redness at the injection site
• Loss of appetite

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before using CALCITONIN, your doctor might give you an allergy skin test to see if you are allergic to CALCITONIN. Your doctor may also check your nose before and during treatment with CALCITONIN. It is important that your doctor check your progress regularly to make sure that CALCITONIN is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. CALCITONIN can lower the calcium levels in the blood (hypocalcemia). If you have abdominal or stomach cramps, confusion, convulsions, difficulty breathing, mood or mental changes, muscle cramps in hands, arms, feet, legs or face, or numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet, inform your doctor immediately. Pregnant ladies should first consult with their doctor before taking CALCITONIN as it is not known whether CALCITONIN will harm an unborn baby. Breastfeeding women should first consult with the doctor before taking CALCITONIN as it may pass into breast milk and affect the infant. CALCITONIN should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Do not take CALCITONIN for longer durations unless prescribed by your doctor. If your condition does not improve even after taking the CALCITONIN full course, please consult your doctor.  CALCITONIN may increase the risk of having cancer while taking longer durations. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this risk. Avoid consuming alcohol along with CALCITONIN as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Use of CALCITONIN for the treatment of Paget’s disease or postmenopausal osteoporosis recommended in conjunction with adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking CALCITONIN to rule out any side-effects.