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What is the most important information I should know about
calcitonin nasal?
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Call your doctor if you develop significant nasal irritation. |
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What is calcitonin nasal?
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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. Calcitonin is
important for the proper functioning of bone, stomach and intestines,
and kidneys. The calcitonin in this product is synthetic (man-made). |
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Calcitonin is used to treat osteoporosis. |
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Calcitonin may also be used for purposes other than those
listed in this medication guide. |
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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using
calcitonin nasal?
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Before using calcitonin nasal, tell your doctor if you have
any nasal or sinus problems such as nasal deformities, a chronic
infection, or nasal pain. |
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Calcitonin nasal is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This
means that it is not known whether calcitonin will harm an unborn baby.
Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you
are pregnant. |
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It is also not known whether calcitonin passes into breast
milk. Do not use calcitonin nasal without first talking to your doctor
if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
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How should I use calcitonin nasal?
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Use calcitonin nasal exactly as directed by your doctor. If
you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or
doctor to explain them to you. |
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Assemble the pump according to the package directions. |
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Allow the bottle you are going to use to reach room
temperature. |
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When the medication reaches room temperature, prime the pump
by depressing it until a full spray is produced. Then, insert the spray
tip into your nostril and depress the pump. |
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Alternate nostrils daily. |
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The pump only needs to be primed before the first dose from
that bottle. |
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Store the bottle in use at room temperature away from light
and heat. Throw away any unused medicine after 30 days. |
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Store unused bottles in the refrigerator. |
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If you do not
remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and use only your
regular daily dose. Do not use a double dose of this medication. |
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What happens if I overdose?
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An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. If you
suspect that this medication has been ingested, call an emergency room
or a poison control left. |
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What should I avoid while using calcitonin nasal?
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Do not use other nasal medications at the same time as
calcitonin nasal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. |
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What are the possible side effects of calcitonin nasal?
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If you experience any of the following serious side effects,
stop using calcitonin nasal and seek emergency medical attention: |
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an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your
throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or |
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severe nasal irritation. |
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Other, less serious side effect may be more likely to occur.
Continue to use calcitonin nasal and talk to your doctor if you
experience |
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tenderness or an uncomfortable feeling in the nose. |
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Side effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome. |
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What other drugs will affect calcitonin nasal?
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Do not use other nasal medications at the same time as
calcitonin nasal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. |
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There are no other known interactions between calcitonin
nasal and other medicines; however, interactions may occur. Talk to your
doctor and pharmacist before taking other prescription or
over-the-counter medicines. |
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Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist has addition information about calcitonin
written for health professionals that you may read. |
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach
of children. Never share your medicines with others and only use this
medication for the condition prescribed. |
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