Miacalcin Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Miacalcin is a synthetic form of calcitonin, a naturally occurring hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It reduces the rate of calcium loss from bones. Miacalcin also helps control blood calcium levels. Miacalcin Nasal Spray is used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis in women.

Miacalcin Dosage

• The usual starting dose is 1 spray a day, sprayed into the nose.
• Miacalcin Nasal Spray should not be used by children.

Uses of Miacalcin

• It is used to reduces the rate of calcium loss from bones.
• It may also be used to treats other medical conditions those are listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Miacalcin

Before taken Miacalcin medicine, you should discuss the side effects with your doctor.  If any develop or change in intensity, then you should inform your doctor as soon as possible. Because only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Miacalcin. Side effects may include:

• Back pain
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Nasal inflammation

Warnings and precautions before taking Miacalcin:

• While you are using it, then your doctor will examine your nose before you use Miacalcin Nasal Spray.
• If your nose becomes very irritated, then you should notify your doctor.
• If you are using this medication, then it may may cause small wounds or ulcers in your nose.

Drug Interaction :-

There are no interactions listed for Miacalcin. But if you are taking Miacalcin with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Miacalcin with other drugs.

Overdose

After taken Miacalcin if you feel that overdose is suspected, then you should contact with your doctor immediately. Because it may lead to another serious effect. Symptoms of a Miacalcin overdose include:

• Spasms

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