Calcitonin

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Molecule Description

Calcitonin is a hormone that is produced and released by the C-cells in the thyroid gland. It opposes the action of the parathyroid hormone, helping to regulate the blood’s calcium and phosphate levels.

Uses

This medicine is used to treat specific bone problems such as Paget’s disease, postmenopausal osteoporosis
It is also used to reduce high blood levels of calcium

Contraindications

When should one not use Calcitonin

Cancer
Vitamin D deficiency
Low amount of calcium in the blood
Allergy to the medicine

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Swelling or redness at the injection site
Salty taste in mouth
Increased urination
Loss of appetite may also occur

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is probably unsafe to use during pregnancy. Consult with your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast Feeding

It is advised to consult with your doctor before breastfeeding.

Driving

No interaction found.

Alcohol

No relevant information found yet.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

Symptoms persist for more than five days.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

The main action is to increase bone calcium content and decrease the blood calcium level when it rises above normal. It also lowers blood phosphorus level when that rises above normal. It opposes the effects of parathyroid hormone, which acts to increase the blood level of calcium.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

This medicine interacts with medicines like Lithium, Foscarnet Sodium, Morphine, Cimetidine, and Naltrexone.

Interactions with food items

No specific results are available.

Dosage

Overdose

Low blood calcium (hypocalcemia)
Symptoms like muscle twitching, tetanic spasms, and convulsions (hypocalcemic tetany- in high-risk people during the first few doses)
This medicine should be administered in a hospital set up where management of overdose is possible

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose as early as you remember. Skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You should not use Calcitonin if you are allergic to it, tell the list of medicines you are using, and discuss your present medical conditions with your doctor before using this medicine.

This medicine will reduce blood calcium levels. Any unusual symptoms related to muscles, bones or joints should be brought to the notice of your doctor immediatelyIf this medicine becomes ineffective in your body, the levels of calcium in your blood will rise again. You must watch out for such a condition, that can be recognized by bone pain, kidney stones excess urination, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, thirst, constipation, lethargy, slow heartbeats, poor muscle tone, sudden fracture, psychosis, and coma. Report immediately, if you see any of the above such symptoms. If you are using nasal spray, report any nasal symptoms

Calcitonin is given by injection under the skin or into a muscle. Use this medication exactly as prescribed by the doctor.

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References:

Dailymed. CALCITONIN. [Accessed 4.sept .2019] (online)

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