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Calcitonin

Brand Names

; Calcimar® Injection ; Miacalcin® Injection ; Miacalcin® Nasal Spray

; Caltine® (Canada)

Antidote

If you have an allergy to salmon protein, gelatin, or any other part of the medicine.

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.

Calcitonin increases spinal bone mass in postmenopausal women through its role in bone metabolism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).