Product introduction
Unicalcin 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.
Unicalcin 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 Unicalcin Injection
- Post menopausal osteoporosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Paget’s disease
Benefits of Unicalcin 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. Unicalcin 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.
Side effects of Unicalcin 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 Unicalcin
- 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 Unicalcin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Unicalcin Injection works
Unicalcin 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
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Unicalcin 100IU Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Unicalcin 100IU Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Unicalcin 100IU Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Unicalcin 100IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Unicalcin 100IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Unicalcin 100IU Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
What if you forget to take Unicalcin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Unicalcin 100IU Injection, consult your doctor.
| Weight | 1 g |
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