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What is Miacalcin and why is it 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 in women who cannot or will not take estrogen. 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? Follow your doctors directions for taking 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 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 two doses at once. 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. Are there any Miacalcin side effects? Miacalcin side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Miacalcin 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), and nosebleed. Less common Miacalcin side effects may include flushing, nausea, possible allergic reaction, and respiratory tract irritation. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Miacalcin? If Miacalcin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. There are no interactions listed for this drug. However, people with Paget's disease of bone who have taken certain drugs such as Didronel may find that Miacalcin Nasal Spray is not working as well as it should. Are there any special warnings about Miacalcin? Your doctor will examine your nose before you use Miacalcin Nasal Spray and periodically while you are using it. If your nose becomes very irritated, notify your doctor. Miacalcin may cause small wounds or ulcers in your nose. |
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