Calcitonin (Salmon)
Information about Calcitonin (Salmon)
Calcitonin (Salmon) Uses
Calcitonin (Salmon) is used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis, high calcium levels in the blood, hypercalcemia and Paget's disease.
How Calcitonin (Salmon) works
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.
Common side effects of Calcitonin (Salmon)
Nausea, Injection site inflammation, Joint pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Back pain, Inflammation of the nose, Nosebleeds, Nasal symptoms, Abdominal pain, Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night), Fever, Eye pain, Loss of appetite, Ankle swelling, Salty taste
Available Medicine for Calcitonin (Salmon)
Gemitrol NSTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹24731 variant(s)
OstospraySun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹15151 variant(s)
CalcisprayZydus Cadila
₹21071 variant(s)
CalsprayMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹21081 variant(s)
CalcinaseCipla Ltd
₹2300 to ₹23632 variant(s)
Rockbon CAbbott
₹18391 variant(s)
CalnasalKoye Pharmaceuticals Pvt ltd
₹20301 variant(s)
UnicalcinUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹115 to ₹13534 variant(s)
MiacalcicNovartis India Ltd
₹15961 variant(s)
BMD RISEEmenox Healthcare
₹18501 variant(s)
Expert advice for Calcitonin (Salmon)
- You have been prescribed Calcitonin (Salmon) 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 Calcitonin (Salmon) and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.