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Miacalcin is a hormone used to
treat Paget's disease of the bone. It is also
used to treat high blood calcium levels. It may
also be used to treat osteoporosis in
postmenopausal women and other conditions as
determined by your doctor. Miacalcin is
available in two different forms, a nasal spray
and an injectable.
Facts
about Miacalcin:
- Calcitonin can decrease bone loss in the
spine, but is the least potent of all the
approved medications. Studies have shown
that calcitonin reduces the risk for spine
fractures in the older woman, but to a
lesser extent than other agents. There is no
proof that calcitonin reduces fractures
anywhere else besides the spine. Calcitonin
may have some pain relief properties
following spine fracture. Like alendronate
and risedronate, calcitonin affects bone
only and will not change your risk of other
diseases.
- Two clinical trials demonstrated that
daily use of calcitonin salmon nasal spray
increases bone mass in the spine, although
no bone-building effects were shown on bone
mass of the forearm or hip.
Side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment,
include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach
pain, loss of appetite, redness or pain at
injection site, flushing of the face or hands,
metallic taste in mouth, or increased frequency
of urination. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH
YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience
swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty
breathing, or skin rash. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist
Before Using:
INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all
prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding
Cautions:
KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS
while you are taking this medicine. IF YOU ARE
USING THIS MEDICINE TO TREAT HIGH BLOOD CALCIUM
LEVELS, your doctor may want you to follow a
low-calcium diet. If you have questions about
this, check with your doctor. IF YOU PLAN ON
BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the
benefits and risks of using this medicine during
pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS
EXCRETED in breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE
BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this
medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby. |
