Miacalcic

Novartis India Ltd

Composition for Miacalcic Products

Miacalcic Products are primarily used for

Post menopausal osteoporosis, Paget's disease, Hypercalcemia

About Miacalcic Products

Uses of Miacalcic Products

Calcitonin (Salmon) is used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis, Paget's disease and hypercalcemia.

Miacalcic Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Miacalcic are 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.

How Miacalcic Products work

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.

Patient Concerns about Miacalcic Products

Frequently asked questions about Miacalcic Products

Frequently asked questions about Calcitonin (Salmon)

Q. Does Miacalcic Nasal 200 need to be refrigerated?
Yes, an unopened bottle of Miacalcic Nasal 200 need to be refrigerated. It should be kept at a temperature between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze. After opening the bottle of Miacalcic Nasal 200, store it at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.
Q. Does Miacalcic Nasal 200 increase bone density?
Miacalcic Nasal 200 contains calcitonin which is a hormone that is naturally produced by the thyroid gland and is responsible for maintaining calcium balance in the body. Miacalcic Nasal 200 decreases the bone loss and damage in patients with osteoporosis. In some cases, it also helps in bone formation by activating the bone forming cells, thereby increasing the bone density.
Q. Can Miacalcic Nasal 200 reduce the calcium levels in blood?
Yes, Miacalcic Nasal 200 can reduce the levels of calcium in the blood. If the calcium levels in your blood drop down severely then it can present with numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth. The blood calcium levels need to be monitored in such cases. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.
Q. How should I use Miacalcic Nasal 200?
Follow the directions given by your prescriber and do ask him in case of any doubts. Usually, it is to be given in single nostril once daily. To start with we take 1 spray in left nostril on day 1, followed by right nostril on the second day. Continue to take the medicine inside the nose by switching nostrils every alternate day. Each bottle is set to deliver 30 doses. Do not use the bottle after 30 days.
Q. Is it fine to use Miacalcic Nasal 200 in pregnant women?
Generally, Miacalcic Nasal 200 is not recommended for pregnant women. However, enough evidence is not available to suggest risk associated with the use of Miacalcic Nasal 200 causing birth defects or miscarriage in pregnant women. Miacalcic Nasal 200 should be used in pregnant women with utmost caution. It is used only if the prescribing doctor finds potential benefit to be much larger than the risk involved.

Products for Miacalcic

Miacalcic Nasal 200
packet of 2 ml Nasal Spray
Novartis India Ltd
MRP
1596
Not Available

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