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Overview
UNICALCIN 50 IU INJ is a Schedule H drug.UNICALCIN 50 IU INJ is composed of: CALCITONIN (50.0 IU)
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 Salmon is used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis and high calcium levels in the blood.Calcitonin salmon 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.
Usage
CALCITONIN is generally used to treat: Osteoporosis, Postmenopause Period, Paget’s Disease, HypercalcaemiaCALCITONIN can address symptoms like: No Menstrual Periods
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to salmon calcitonin.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
- Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
- Calcitonin injection is not a cure for Paget’s disease.
- You may have a relapse, especially if your body forms antibodies and you become immune to calcitonin.
- Do not use two doses at one time.If you have osteoporosis, avoid smoking, or try to quit.Smoking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely.Avoid using calcitonin in condition such as low levels of calcium in blood (hypocalcemia).
- Calcitonin is not recommended in children under 18 years of age.
- Do not drive or use any tools or machines, if you feel dizzy, tired, have a headache or get disturbed vision after taking calcitonin.
- Long term treatment with calcitonin for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis have shown an increase in the risk of cancer in clinical trials.
- Calcitonin is recommended to be taken at bedtime to reduce the side effects like urge to vomit (nausea) and vomiting that are generally experienced at the beginning of the treatment.
Symptoms of Overdosage
CALCITONIN over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Irregular HeartbeatCommon Side-Effects
CALCITONIN : Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Pain, Frequent Urination, Unusual Taste In Mouth, Runny Nose, Back Pain, Head HeadacheSerious Side-Effects
CALCITONIN : Muscle Cramp, Seizure, Arms Tingling, Eyes Pain, Ankles SwellingRare Side-Effects
CALCITONIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Face Swelling, DizzinessDisease Interactions
CALCITONIN can interfere with: Hypocalcemia, Vitamin D DeficiencyTechnical Classification
CALCITONIN is categorized as: CALCITONIN / HORMONESAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
BIOCALCIN 100 IU INJ | INR 184.42 for 1 ML INJECTION | CALCITONIN 100.0 IU |
BMDRISE 200IU NASAL SPRAY | INR 1500 for 60 ML NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 200.0 IU |
BONSPARK 2200IU NASAL SPRAY | INR 1242.5 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 2200.0 IU |
CALCINASE 2200IU NASAL SPRAY | INR 1270.5 for 30 MDI NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 2200.0 IU |
CALCINASE NASAL SPRAY | INR 1270.5 for 30 MDI NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 2200 IU |
CALCISPRAY 200IU NASAL SPRAY | INR 1745.2 for 60 MDI NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 200.0 IU |
CALCITONIN | CALCITONIN | |
CALCITONIN INJ | CALCITONIN 100 IU | |
CALSPRAY 100IU SPRAY | INR 1310 for 3.7 ML SPRAY | CALCITONIN 100.0 IU |
GEMCAL 200IU NASAL SPRAY | INR 1441 for 3.7 ML NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 200.0 IU |
GEMCAL NASAL SPY N-SPY | INR 1441 for 3.7 ML NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 200 IU |
GEMITROL NS 200IU NASAL SPRAY | INR 1400 for 6 ML NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 200.0 IU |
GEMITROL-NS N-INH | INR 900 for 30 MD | CALCITONIN 200 IU |
KALNASE NASAL SPRAY | INR 950 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 200.0 IU |
MIACALCIC N-SPY | INR 1506 for 2 ML SPRAY | CALCITONIN 2200 IU/ML |
MIACALCIC NASAL SPRAY | INR 1596 for 2 ML SPRAY | CALCITONIN 0.005 % |
OSTOSPRAY (30 MD) 0.005% W/V NASAL SPRAY | INR 1090 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 0.005 %W/V |
OSTOSPRAY N-SPY | INR 974.45 for 3.7ML SPRAY | CALCITONIN 2200 IU |
ROCKBON C 100IU SPRAY | INR 1520 for 3.7 ML SPRAY | CALCITONIN 100.0 IU |
UNICALCIN 100 IU INJ | INR 185 for 1 ML INJECTION | CALCITONIN 100.0 IU |
UNICALCIN 50 IU INJ | INR 115.5 for 1 ML INJECTION | CALCITONIN 50.0 IU |
UNICALCIN N-INH | INR 969.05 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 50 IU |
UNICALCIN NASAL SPRAY | INR 969.05 for 1 ML NASAL SPRAY | CALCITONIN 50.0 IU |