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Unicalcin 50IU Injection
Product introduction
Unicalcin 50IU Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse.
Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions, flushing, skin rash, fatigue, edema, musculoskeletal pain, joints pain, high blood pressure, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and visual disturbance. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
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.
Uses of Unicalcin Injection
- Post menopausal osteoporosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Paget's disease
Benefits of Unicalcin Injection
In Post menopausal osteoporosis
In Hypercalcemia
Being immobile makes hypercalcemia worse. Whenever possible you should take regular exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise. Do not take calcium or vitamin D3 supplements and try to decrease your intake of these in your diet.
In Paget's disease
Side effects of Unicalcin Injection
Common side effects of Unicalcin
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- High blood pressure
- Joint pain
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Visual disturbance
- Edema (swelling)
- Skin rash
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Fatigue
- Headache
How to use Unicalcin Injection
How Unicalcin Injection works
Safety advice
What if you forget to take Unicalcin Injection?
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Unicalcin 50IU Injection for short term treatment of paget’s disease, high calcium levels in the blood, and to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
- Treatment is usually done for the shortest possible time with the lowest possible dose.
- It may cause dizziness, fatigue and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Discontinue Unicalcin 50IU Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
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Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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