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Calcitonin Salmon
Overview
What is Calcitonin Salmon?
Calcitonin is a polypeptide hormone secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland in mammals and by the ultimobranchial gland of birds and fish.
Calcitonin Salmon (synthetic origin) Nasal Spray is a synthetic polypeptide of 32 amino acids in the same linear sequence that is found in calcitonin of salmon origin. This is shown by the following graphic formula:
It is provided in a 2 mL or 3.7 mL fill glass bottle as a solution for nasal administration. This is sufficient medication for at least 14 doses (2 mL fill) or 30 doses (3.7 mL fill).
Active Ingredient
Inactive Ingredients
The activity of calcitonin salmon nasal spray is stated in International Units based on bioassay in comparison with the International Reference Preparation of calcitonin salmon for Bioassay, distributed by the National Institute of Biological Standards and Control, Holly Hill, London.
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What are the available doses of Calcitonin Salmon?
Nasal Spray: 2200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units per mL of calcitonin salmon in a 2 mL or 3.7 mL fill glass bottle with attached pump. Each actuation delivers 200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units of calcitonin salmon ()
What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Calcitonin Salmon?
How should I use Calcitonin Salmon?
Calcitonin Salmon (synthetic origin) Nasal Spray is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women greater than 5 years postmenopause. Fracture reduction efficacy has not been demonstrated. Calcitonin Salmon (synthetic origin) Nasal Spray should be reserved for patients for whom alternative treatments are not suitable (e.g., patients for whom other therapies are contraindicated or for patients who are intolerant or unwilling to use other therapies).
The recommended dose of calcitonin salmon nasal spray is 1 spray (200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units) per day administered intranasally, alternating nostrils daily.
What interacts with Calcitonin Salmon?
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What are the warnings of Calcitonin Salmon?
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What are the precautions of Calcitonin Salmon?
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What are the side effects of Calcitonin Salmon?
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What should I look out for while using Calcitonin Salmon?
Hypersensitivity to calcitonin salmon or any of the excipients. Reactions have included anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, and swelling of the tongue or throat .
What might happen if I take too much Calcitonin Salmon?
The pharmacologic actions of calcitonin salmon nasal spray suggest that hypocalcemic tetany could occur in overdose. Therefore, provisions for parenteral administration of calcium should be available for the treatment of overdose.
Single doses of calcitonin salmon nasal spray up to 1600 International Units, doses up to 800 International Units per day for 3 days and chronic administration of doses up to 600 International Units per day have been studied without serious adverse effects.
How should I store and handle Calcitonin Salmon?
How SuppliedStorage and HandlingStore bottle in use at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) in an upright position, for up to 30 days (2 mL fill) or 35 days (3.7 mL fill). Each bottle contains at least 14 doses (2 mL fill) or 30 doses (3.7 mL fill).Discard bottle after 14 doses (2 mL fill) or 30 doses (3.7 mL fill).How SuppliedStorage and HandlingStore bottle in use at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) in an upright position, for up to 30 days (2 mL fill) or 35 days (3.7 mL fill). Each bottle contains at least 14 doses (2 mL fill) or 30 doses (3.7 mL fill).Discard bottle after 14 doses (2 mL fill) or 30 doses (3.7 mL fill).How SuppliedStorage and HandlingStore bottle in use at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) in an upright position, for up to 30 days (2 mL fill) or 35 days (3.7 mL fill). Each bottle contains at least 14 doses (2 mL fill) or 30 doses (3.7 mL fill).Discard bottle after 14 doses (2 mL fill) or 30 doses (3.7 mL fill).How SuppliedStorage and HandlingStore bottle in use at room temperature between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) in an upright position, for up to 30 days (2 mL fill) or 35 days (3.7 mL fill). Each bottle contains at least 14 doses (2 mL fill) or 30 doses (3.7 mL fill).Discard bottle after 14 doses (2 mL fill) or 30 doses (3.7 mL fill).
Clinical Information
Chemical Structure
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Calcitonin salmon is a calcitonin receptor agonist. Calcitonin salmon acts primarily on bone, but direct renal effects and actions on the gastrointestinal tract are also recognized. Calcitonin salmon appears to have actions essentially identical to calcitonins of mammalian origin, but its potency per mg is greater and it has a longer duration of action.
The actions of calcitonin on bone and its role in normal human bone physiology are still not completely elucidated, although calcitonin receptors have been discovered in osteoclasts and osteoblasts.
Non-Clinical Toxicology
Hypersensitivity to calcitonin salmon or any of the excipients. Reactions have included anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, and swelling of the tongue or throat .A. Effect of Drugs and Other Agents on Cyclosporine Pharmacokinetics and/or Safety
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Serious hypersensitivity reactions have been reported in patients receiving calcitonin salmon nasal spray, e.g., bronchospasm, swelling of the tongue or throat, anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock. Reports of serious hypersensitivity reactions with injectable calcitonin salmon have also been reported, including reports of death attributed to anaphylaxis. The usual provisions should be made for emergency treatment if such a reaction occurs. Hypersensitivity reactions should be differentiated from generalized flushing and hypotension .
For patients with suspected hypersensitivity to calcitonin salmon, skin testing should be considered prior to treatment utilizing a dilute, sterile solution of a calcitonin salmon injectable product. Healthcare providers may wish to refer patients who require skin testing to an allergist. A detailed skin testing protocol is available from the Customer Service department of Apotex Corp. (1-800-706-5575).
The following serious adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label:
Reference
This information is obtained from the National Institute of Health's Standard Packaging Label drug database.
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Interactions
Interactions
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