Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Solution UPS is a medicine used for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It makes the bones stronger and lowers the risk of fractures. It may also be used for bone pain associated with Paget’s disease.
Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Solution should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat for the other nostril. You should take adequate supplements of calcium and vitamin D while on the treatment of this medicine to make it more effective.
The most common side effects of this medicine include runny nose, nose bleed, back pain, joint pain, headache, and other nose symptoms such as itching, irritation, and discomfort. These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.
• Post menopausal osteoporosis. • Paget's disease.
• In Post menopausal osteoporosis:
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more
likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. This condition can be treated
with bone-strengthening medicines. Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Solution slows down the rate at
which bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your
risk of breaking a bone. Use it as advised by the doctor and follow your doctor’s
instructions carefully.
• In Paget's disease:
Paget’s disease is a condition that disrupts the replacement of old bone tissue with
new
bone tissue. Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Solution decreases the bone degeneration and helps in
regeneration of healthy bone tissue. You can help improve the strength of your bones by
doing regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods
containing calcium and Vitamin D and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to
the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
Common
side effects of Calcitonin Salmon
• Runny nose
• Nosebleeds
• Nasal irritation
• Back pain
• Joint pain
• Headache
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use.
Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Solution 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.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.