Uptonin
Uptonin Products are primarily used for
Post menopausal osteoporosis, Paget's disease, Hypercalcemia
About Uptonin Products
Uses of Uptonin Products
Calcitonin (Salmon) is used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis, Paget's disease and hypercalcemia.
Uptonin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Uptonin are Nausea, Injection site inflammation, Joint pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Back pain, Inflammation of the nose, Nosebleeds, Nasal symptoms, Abdominal pain, Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night), Fever, Eye pain, Loss of appetite, Ankle swelling, Salty taste.
How Uptonin Products work
Calcitonin (Salmon) is a calcitonin receptor agonist. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.
Patient Concerns about Uptonin Products
Frequently asked questions about Uptonin Products
Frequently asked questions about Calcitonin (Salmon)
Q. Does Uptonin Nasal Spray need to be refrigerated?
Yes, an unopened bottle of Uptonin 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 Uptonin Nasal Spray, store it at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.
Q. Does Uptonin Nasal Spray increase bone density?
Uptonin 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. Uptonin 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.
Q. Can Uptonin Nasal Spray reduce the calcium levels in blood?
Yes, Uptonin 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.
Q. How should I use Uptonin 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.
Q. Is it fine to use Uptonin Nasal Spray in pregnant women?
Generally, Uptonin Nasal Spray is not recommended for pregnant women. However, enough evidence is not available to suggest risk associated with the use of Uptonin Nasal Spray causing birth defects or miscarriage in pregnant women. Uptonin 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.
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MRP
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