Calcitonin salmon nasal spray is an osteoporosis drug that is approved for postmenopausal women. This eMedTV Web page explains how the nasal spray works and offers more information on its dosing, effects, and potential side effects.
Calcitonin salmon nasal spray is used for treating osteoporosis in women who are five years past menopause. This eMedTV article offers more information on uses for the prescription medication, including possible off-label uses.
Potential side effects of calcitonin salmon nasal spray include nausea, fatigue, and dizziness. This eMedTV page lists common side effects seen with the drug, rare but possible problems, and serious symptoms that may require medical attention.
One spray of calcitonin salmon nasal spray once daily is the recommended dose for treating osteoporosis. This eMedTV segment contains other calcitonin salmon nasal spray dosing information, including tips for how and when to use the medication.
Bisphosphonates may interact negatively with calcitonin salmon nasal spray. This section of the eMedTV Web site lists bisphosphonate products that may lead to negative drug interactions with calcitonin salmon nasal spray and explains the results.
You should not use calcitonin salmon nasal spray if you have low blood calcium. This eMedTV Web page provides other precautions and warnings with calcitonin salmon nasal spray to be aware of and offers information on who should not take the drug.
Calcitonin is used for treating a few conditions, including osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV page further explains what the drug is used for, describes the various forms of calcitonin, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
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