Salmon Calcitonin Pharmacology

Salmon Calcitonin

About Salmon Calcitonin
Synthetic polypeptide, Antiosteoporotic agent
Mechanism of Action of Salmon Calcitonin
Calcitonin inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption and reduces bone turnover. It decreases tubular reabsorption and promotes renal excretion of calcium, phosphate, sodium, magnesium and potassium
Pharmacokinets of Salmon Calcitonin
Absorption: Absorbed after SC/IM
Distribution: Protein binding 30 to 40 %
Metabolism: Rapidly in the kidneys; blood and peripheral tissues
Excretion: Excreted through urine
Onset of Action for Salmon Calcitonin
N/A
Duration of Action for Salmon Calcitonin
N/A
Half Life of Salmon Calcitonin
N/A
Side Effects of Salmon Calcitonin
1.Nausea
2.Vomiting
3.Ttingling of hands
4.Rashes
5.Facial flushing
6.Bronchospasm
7.Headache
8.Unusual taste
Contra-indications of Salmon Calcitonin
1.Hypersensitivity to the drug
2.Hypocalcaemia
Special Precautions while taking Salmon Calcitonin
Renal impairment
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Salmon Calcitonin
1.Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
2.Paget?s disease
3.Adjunct in hypercalcaemia
4.Bone pain due to malignant neoplasms
Interactions for Salmon Calcitonin
N/A
Typical Dosage for Salmon Calcitonin
Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: 200 units daily, alternating nostrils everyday
Paget?s disease: Initial dose: 100 units SC/IM daily. Maintenance regimen: 50 units SC/IM 3 times wkly to 100 units daily
Adjunct in hypercalcaemia: 100 units every 6-8 hr by SC/IM inj. Max: 400 units every 6-8 hr
Bone pain due to malignant neoplasm: 200 units 4 times daily or 400 units bid for up to 48 hr by SC/IM inj
Schedule of Salmon Calcitonin
N/A
Storage Requirements for Salmon Calcitonin
Store at refrigerate at 2 to 8 degree celcius in a well closed container. Keep out of the reach of children
Effects of Missed Dosage of Salmon Calcitonin
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Salmon Calcitonin
N/A

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