Salmoncal
Salmoncal Products are primarily used for
Post menopausal osteoporosis, Paget's disease, Hypercalcemia
About Salmoncal Products
Uses of Salmoncal Products
Calcitonin (Salmon) is used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis, Paget's disease and hypercalcemia.
Salmoncal Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Salmoncal are Nausea, Injection site inflammation, Joint pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Back pain, Inflammation of the nose, Nosebleeds, Nasal symptoms, Abdominal pain, Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night), Fever, Eye pain, Loss of appetite, Ankle swelling, Salty taste.
How Salmoncal Products work
Calcitonin (Salmon) 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.