Miacalcic Injection 100IU / ml

About Miacalcic Injection 100IU / ml

Miacalcic Injection 100IU / ml Uses

• Postmenopausal osteoporosis
• Paget's disease of bone
• Sudden high calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
• Bone pain caused by osteoporosis related fractures

Miacalcic Injection 100IU / ml Benefits

• Slows down bone breakdown in osteoporosis
• Helps lower dangerously high calcium levels quickly
• Reduces bone pain linked to fractures
• Useful for patients who cannot take oral osteoporosis medicines

What Experts Say

Calcitonin salmon is a hormone that works like the natural calcitonin produced by the human body. It slows down the activity of osteoclasts, the cells that break down bone tissue, which helps preserve bone density over time in people with weakening or fragile bones.

In cases of severely high blood calcium, this injection lowers calcium levels faster than many oral treatments can manage on their own. It is often used alongside intravenous fluids and other calcium lowering medicines when the clinical situation is considered urgent.

Experts note that its bone protecting effect is generally milder than newer osteoporosis medicines, so it is often reserved for patients who cannot use those options. Long term use is monitored closely by doctors, since its benefit can lessen gradually with continued therapy.

Drug Class

• Calcitonin hormone (anti-osteoclastic agent)

Miacalcic Injection 100IU / ml formula

• Calcitonin (Salmon)

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Miacalcic Injection 100IU / ml?

• Administer only under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
• Given by injection under the skin or into a muscle, as directed.
• Rotate the injection site to avoid skin irritation.
• Do not use if the solution appears cloudy or discolored.

Drug Interactions

• Lithium: Calcitonin may lower lithium levels in the blood, requiring dose adjustment.
• Calcium supplements: May counteract the calcium lowering effect of calcitonin.
• Vitamin D: High doses may reduce the effectiveness of calcitonin therapy.

Risks and warnings

• Allergy risk: A skin test is recommended before the first dose due to the risk of allergic reactions.
• Pregnancy: Use only if the potential benefit outweighs the risk, under medical supervision.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended, as it is unclear whether calcitonin passes into breast milk.
• Long term use: Prolonged use has been linked to a possible increased cancer risk in some studies, so treatment duration is limited by doctors.
• Driving: May cause dizziness, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you.

Miacalcic Injection 100IU / ml Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Flushing of the face and hands
• Injection site redness or swelling
• Tingling sensation in the hands
• Increased urge to urinate
• Allergic skin rash
• Dizziness

Storage Conditions

• Store in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C.
• Keep the ampule in its outer carton to protect from light.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep out of reach of children.