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Calcispray Nasal Spray

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Calcispray Nasal Spray is a product of Zydus Cadila
Composition: Calcitonin (Salmon) (200IU)

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All Details About Calcispray Nasal Spray

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Calcispray Nasal Spray

Description:

Calcispray Nasal Spray is a medicine used for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It makes the bones stronger and lowers the risk of fractures. It may also be used for bone pain associated with Paget's disease.

Calcispray Nasal Spray should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat for the other nostril. You should take adequate supplements of calcium and vitamin D while on the treatment of this medicine to make it more effective.

The most common side effects of this medicine include runny nose, nose bleed, back pain, joint pain, headache, and other nose symptoms such as itching, irritation, and discomfort. These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.

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:

Directions For Use:

Employ this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Insert the bottle tip into one nostril and close the other nostril. Crucialct the spray towards the sides of your nostril, away from the cartilage dividing the two sides of your nose. As you spray, breath gently and keep the head upright. Repeat the same process for the other nostrils.

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 Calcispray

  • Runny nose
  • Nosebleeds
  • Nasal irritation
  • Posterior pain
  • Joint pain
  • Headache

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Calcispray Nasal Spray 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
Calcispray Nasal Spray 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
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

FAQs:

Does Calcispray Nasal Spray need to be refrigerated?

Affirmative, an unopened bottle of Calcispray Nasal Spray need to be refrigerated. It should be kept at a temperature between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze. After opening the bottle of Calcispray Nasal Spray, store it at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.

Does Calcispray Nasal Spray increase bone density?

Calcispray Nasal Spray contains calcitonin which is a hormone that is naturally produced by the thyroid gland and is responsible for maintaining calcium balance in the body. Calcispray Nasal Spray decreases the bone loss and damage in patients with osteoporosis. In some cases, it also helps in bone formation by activating the bone forming cells, thereby increasing the bone density.

Can Calcispray Nasal Spray reduce the calcium levels in blood?

Affirmative, Calcispray Nasal Spray can reduce the levels of calcium in the blood. If the calcium levels in your blood drop down severely then it can present with numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth. The blood calcium levels need to be monitored in such cases. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.

How should I use Calcispray Nasal Spray?

Follow the directions given by your prescriber and do ask him in case of any doubts. Usually, it is to be given in single nostril once daily. To start with we take 1 spray in left nostril on day 1, followed by right nostril on the second day. Continue to take the medicine inside the nose by switching nostrils every alternate day. Each bottle is set to deliver 30 doses. Do not use the bottle after 30 days.

Is it fine to use Calcispray Nasal Spray in pregnant women?

Generally, Calcispray Nasal Spray is not recommended for pregnant women. However, enough evidence is not available to suggest risk associated with the use of Calcispray Nasal Spray causing birth defects or miscarriage in pregnant women. Calcispray Nasal Spray should be used in pregnant women with utmost caution. It is used only if the prescribing doctor finds potential benefit to be much larger than the risk involved.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

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

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