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| Pronunciation |
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 (kal
si TOE
nin) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Calcimar® Injection; Miacalcin®
Injection; Miacalcin® Nasal
Spray |
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| Foreign Brand
Names |
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| Caltine®
(Canada) |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antidote |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to salmon protein, gelatin, or any other part
of the medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to help treat osteoporosis (brittle bones; can
lead to breaks) in women past menopause. This medicine works best when used with
calcium/vitamin D supplements, weight-bearing exercises like walking, or
physical therapy.
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| How does it work? |
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- Calcitonin increases spinal bone mass in postmenopausal women through
its role in bone metabolism.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- For the nose only.
- Use nasal spray once daily. Take at bedtime to decrease stomach upset.
- Alternate nostrils for administration. Use the right side every other
day.
- For further instructions, read package insert and talk with healthcare
provider.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Use a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not use a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- This medicine works best when used with calcium and/or vitamin D
supplements (if dietary intake is poor), weight-bearing exercises like walking,
or physical therapy. Talk with healthcare provider.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Do not use in pregnancy and do not get pregnant. Use birth control
that you can trust while taking this medicine.
- Do not use if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Runny nose, nose bleed, irritation of the sinuses, and nose sores.
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking
hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
- Flushing.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare
provider.
- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Significant nasal irritation.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store unopened bottle in a refrigerator until ready to use. Protect
from freezing.
- When ready to use, take out of refrigerator and bring up to room
temperature before assembling and using.
- Store opened bottle in an upright position at room temperature. Throw
away any unrefrigerated bottles after 30
days.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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