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SIDE EFFECTS
Calcitonin
CAS No. 47931-85-1
Minor adverse effects such as nasal irritation are seen in a small number of
patients. Calcitonin does not reduce the serum calcium levels below normal
in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis. It may reduce the magnesium in
some cases.
following adverse events were reported in fewer than 3% of patients during
chronic therapy
Adverse events reported in 1%-3% of patients are identified with an
asterisk(*). The remainder occurred in less than 1% of patients. Other than
flushing, nausea, possible allergic reactions, and possible local irritative
effects in the respiratory tract, a relationship to Miacalcin® Nasal Spray
has not been established.
Body as a whole — General Disorders: influenza-like symptoms*, fatigue*,
periorbital edema, fever
Integumentary: erythematous rash*, skin ulceration, eczema, alopecia,
pruritus, increased sweating
Musculoskeletal/Collagen: arthrosis*, myalgia*, arthritis, polymyalgia
rheumatica, stiffness
Respiratory/Special Senses: sinusitis*, upper respiratory tract infection*,
bronchospasm*, pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, coughing, dyspnea, taste
perversion, parosmia
Cardiovascular: hypertension*, angina pectoris*, tachycardia, palpitation,
bundle branch block, myocardial infarction
Gastrointestinal: dyspepsia*, constipation*, abdominal pain*, nausea*,
diarrhea*, vomiting, flatulence, increased appetite, gastritis, dry mouth
Liver/Metabolic: cholelithiasis, hepatitis, thirst, weight increase
Endocrine: goiter, hyperthyroidism
Urinary System: cystitis*, pyelonephritis, hematuria, renal calculus
Central and Peripheral Nervous System: dizziness*, paresthesia*, vertigo,
migraine, neuralgia, agitation
Hearing/Vestibular: tinnitus, hearing loss, earache
Vision: abnormal lacrimation*, conjunctivitis*, blurred vision, vitreous
floater
Vascular: flushing, cerebrovascular accident, thrombophlebitis
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