Miacalcin
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Brand name:
Miacalcin
Pronounced: my-ah-CAL-sin
Generic name: Calcitonin-salmon
Why is Miacalcin prescribed?
Miacalcin is a synthetic form of calcitonin, a naturally
occurring hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Miacalcin reduces
the rate of calcium loss from bones. Since less calcium passes from
the bones to the blood, Miacalcin also helps control blood calcium
levels.
Miacalcin Nasal Spray is used to treat postmenopausal
osteoporosis (bone loss occurring after menopause) in women who
cannot or will not take estrogen.
Most important fact about Miacalcin
Although no allergic reactions have been reported with Miacalcin
Nasal Spray, calcitonin-salmon, has been reported to cause serious
allergic reactions (such as shock, difficulty breathing, wheezing,
and swelling of the throat or tongue) in a few people. The
possibility exists for such a reaction with the nasal spray. Your
doctor may give you a skin test to see if you are allergic to
calcitonin-salmon.
How should you take Miacalcin?
Spray Miacalcin into one nostril one day, the other the
next.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for activating the pump
before the first dose.
Keep your head upright. Put the nozzle into your nostril and
depress the pump toward the bottle.
Be sure your diet provides enough calcium and vitamin D. Foods
that are good sources of calcium include dairy products (such as
milk and cheese) and fish. Good sources of vitamin D include fish
(such as salmon, sardines, and tuna), liver, and dairy products.
Sunlight is an indirect source of vitamin D.
--If you miss a dose...
Take it as soon as you remember. Never take 2 doses at once.
--Storage instructions...
Store the unopened medication in the refrigerator. Protect from
freezing. Before you prime the pump and open a new bottle, let it
come to room temperature. You can keep the bottle at room
temperature for 30 days; be sure it stays upright.
What side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in
intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor
can determine if it is safe for you to continue using Miacalcin
Nasal Spray.
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More common side effects may include:
Back pain, headache, joint pain, nasal inflammation, nasal
symptoms (crusts, dryness, redness, sores, irritation, itching,
thick feeling, soreness, paleness, infection, narrowing of
passages, runny or blocked nose, small wounds, bleeding wound,
uncomfortable feeling), nosebleed
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