Biocalcin 100IU Injection 1.0 ml in 1 vial

All Details About Biocalcin 100IU Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Biocalcin 100IU Injection

Description:

Biocalcin 100IU Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It makes the bones stronger and lowers the risk of fractures. It may also be used to treat Paget’s disease of bone and to quickly reduce calcium levels in the blood.

Biocalcin 100IU Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. If you stop, your symptoms may get worse.

Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions, flushing, skin rash, fatigue, edema, musculoskeletal pain, joints pain, high blood pressure, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, and visual disturbance. Communicate to your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.

Uses:

Post menopausal osteoporosis
Hypercalcemia
Paget's disease

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Biocalcin

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
High blood pressure
Joint pain
Vomiting
Dizziness
Visual disturbance
Edema (swelling)
Skin rash
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Chubbyigue
Headache

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Biocalcin 100IU Injection.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Biocalcin 100IU Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Biocalcin 100IU Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Biocalcin 100IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Biocalcin 100IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Biocalcin 100IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

FAQs:

How long should you take Biocalcin 100IU Injection?

The duration of therapy will depend on the response of the patient towards the therapy and side effects if any encountered during the therapy. Biocalcin 100IU Injection is usually prescribed for a long period in diseases of bone. However, the need for a long and continued therapy has to be assessed from time to time. This is because there are chances of cancer on long-term administration of this medicine.

Does Biocalcin 100IU Injection build bone?

Biocalcin 100IU Injection contains calcitonin which is a hormone that regulates the calcium level in the blood. This hormone helps the body to reverse bone loss and sometimes also helps in bone formation. Due to this, the number of cells that damage bones becomes comparatively less, hence the bone damage is halted. It has been observed that using Biocalcin 100IU Injection can initially increase bone formation by mild activation of the bone-forming cells.

What is the difference between calcitriol and Biocalcin 100IU Injection?

Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D and is produced in the kidneys. Calcitriol is also given as a supplement and helps in calcium metabolism in our body. The prime role of calcitriol is to increase the absorption of calcium from the gut, decrease its excretion from the kidneys, and increased deposition of calcium in bones, thereby helping in the maintenance of normal bone health. Whereas, Biocalcin 100IU Injection contains calcitonin which is a hormone that regulates blood calcium levels by excreting the extra calcium from the blood through urine. Both the hormone helps in maintaining the calcium balance in our body.

Does Biocalcin 100IU Injection help with pain?

Biocalcin 100IU Injection is not an analgesic medication that reduces the pain directly. Tolerants with osteoporosis experience pain in the bone as a common symptom. Biocalcin 100IU Injection is used in osteoporosis for the prevention of bone loss and damage which will indirectly lead to a decrease in the pain perceived by the individual. There are some reports of partial analgesic activity of Biocalcin 100IU Injection, but the fact is yet to be established.

Should I follow any special dietary instructions or take dietary supplements along with Biocalcin 100IU Injection?

Affirmative, it is recommended to take an adequate amount of calcium-containing food while you are prescribed Biocalcin 100IU Injection for the treatment of osteoporosis. Also, your prescribing physician may ask you to take calcium and vitamin D supplements if your dietary intake is not enough.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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