Calcitonin (Salmon) (100IU)
Unicalcin 100IU 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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Unicalcin
1 ml Injection
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Unicalcin 100IU Injection 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.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Unicalcin 100IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Unicalcin 100IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Unicalcin 100IU Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
It is not known whether Unicalcin 100IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Unicalcin 100IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Unicalcin 100IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Unicalcin 100IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Unicalcin 100IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
The duration of therapy will depend on the response of the patient towards the therapy and side effects if any encountered during the therapy. Unicalcin 100IU Injection is usually prescribed for a long period in diseases of bone. However, the need for a long and continued therapy has to be assessed from time to time. This is because there are chances of cancer on long-term administration of this medicine.
Unicalcin 100IU Injection contains calcitonin which is a hormone that regulates the calcium level in the blood. This hormone helps the body to reverse bone loss and sometimes also helps in bone formation. Due to this, the number of cells that damage bones becomes comparatively less, hence the bone damage is halted. It has been observed that using Unicalcin 100IU Injection can initially increase bone formation by mild activation of the bone-forming cells.
Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D and is produced in the kidneys. Calcitriol is also given as a supplement and helps in calcium metabolism in our body. The prime role of calcitriol is to increase the absorption of calcium from the gut, decrease its excretion from the kidneys, and increased deposition of calcium in bones, thereby helping in the maintenance of normal bone health. Whereas, Unicalcin 100IU Injection contains calcitonin which is a hormone that regulates blood calcium levels by excreting the extra calcium from the blood through urine. Both the hormone helps in maintaining the calcium balance in our body.
Unicalcin 100IU Injection is not an analgesic medication that reduces the pain directly. Patients with osteoporosis experience pain in the bone as a common symptom. Unicalcin 100IU Injection is used in osteoporosis for the prevention of bone loss and damage which will indirectly lead to a decrease in the pain perceived by the individual. There are some reports of partial analgesic activity of Unicalcin 100IU Injection, but the fact is yet to be established.
Yes, it is recommended to take an adequate amount of calcium-containing food while you are prescribed Unicalcin 100IU Injection for the treatment of osteoporosis. Also, your prescribing physician may ask you to take calcium and vitamin D supplements if your dietary intake is not enough.
