Biocalcin 100IU Injection
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Product introduction
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. Talk 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 of Biocalcin Injection
- Post menopausal osteoporosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Paget's disease
Benefits of Biocalcin Injection
In Post menopausal osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. This condition can be treated with bone-strengthening medicines. Biocalcin 100IU Injection slows down the rate at which bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your risk of breaking a bone. The injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
In Hypercalcemia
Calcium is a mineral found in different places in your body and has many functions including bone growth. Most of your calcium should be in your bones. When you have more calcium in your blood than normal it is called hypercalcemia. Biocalcin 100IU Injection reduces the amount of calcium in your blood.
Being immobile makes hypercalcemia worse. Whenever possible you should take regular exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise. Do not take calcium or vitamin D3 supplements and try to decrease your intake of these in your diet.
Being immobile makes hypercalcemia worse. Whenever possible you should take regular exercise, especially weight-bearing exercise. Do not take calcium or vitamin D3 supplements and try to decrease your intake of these in your diet.
In Paget's disease
Paget’s disease is a condition that disrupts the replacement of old bone tissue with new bone tissue. Biocalcin 100IU Injection decreases the bone degeneration and helps in the regeneration of healthy bone tissue. You can help improve the strength of your bones by doing regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and Vitamin D, and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective.
Side effects of Biocalcin Injection
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
Common 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)
- Fatigue
- Headache
How to use Biocalcin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Biocalcin Injection works
Biocalcin 100IU Injection 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Biocalcin 100IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Biocalcin 100IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Biocalcin 100IU Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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.
Kidney
CAUTION
Biocalcin 100IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Biocalcin 100IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biocalcin 100IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Biocalcin 100IU Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Biocalcin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Biocalcin 100IU Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Biocalcin 100IU Injection for short term treatment of paget’s disease, high calcium levels in the blood, and to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
- Treatment is usually done for the shortest possible time with the lowest possible dose.
- It may cause dizziness, fatigue and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Discontinue Biocalcin 100IU Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Hormones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Bone resorption inhibitors- Calcitonin
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Biocalcin 100IU Injection
Once A Day
60%
Once A Month
20%
Twice A Day
20%
What are you using Biocalcin Injection for?
Others
67%
Post menopaus*
33%
*Post menopausal osteoporosis
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Biocalcin 100IU Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Biocalcin Injection?
With food
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Please rate Biocalcin 100IU Injection on price
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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. Patients 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?
Yes, 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.
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