Calcitonin Medication Information PDF - Pharmacology Made Easy
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2023
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This document is a medication information table from Pharmacology Made Easy. It provides details on Calcitonin, including its therapeutic uses, adverse drug reactions, administration instructions, and client instructions. It also covers contraindications, precautions, and potential drug interactions for Calcitonin.
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Pharmacology Made Easy Medication Information Table Calcitonin – calcitonin salmon Category Information THERAPEUTIC USE Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis...
Pharmacology Made Easy Medication Information Table Calcitonin – calcitonin salmon Category Information THERAPEUTIC USE Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis Hypercalcemia secondary to hyperparathyroidism Paget’s disease ADVERSE DRUG Nasal dryness and irritation with intranasal calcitonin REACTIONS Hypersensitivity reactions/anaphylaxis Hypocalcemia Decrease in therapeutic effects over time Nasal form of calcitonin may cause nasal dryness and irritation as well as headaches and epistaxis. Injectable form may cause injection site reaction, nausea and vomiting, and polyuria. INTERVENTIONS When administering intranasal calcitonin: $ Alternate nostril used daily. $ Assess prior to administration for irritation/ulceration. Prior to beginning therapy: $ Perform intradermal allergy test. $ Development of discoloration within 15 min indicates sensitivity. Have epinephrine 1:1000, antihistamines, and oxygen available during early therapy. Monitor for hypocalcemia (serum calcium level, muscle spasms, tingling of fingers and toes). Provide diet high in calcium and vitamin D. ADMINISTRATION Intranasal spray $ Hold nasal pump upright. $ If using pump for the first time, prime pump according to manufacturer’s instructions. $ Spray once in nostril opposite of previous instillation. Intramuscular/Subcutaneous $ Rotate injection sites. $ Subcutaneous is preferred route - Administer IM if dose more than 2 mL. $ Protect from light. $ Keep calcitonin salmon refrigerated. Copyright ©2023 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. All rights reserved. This resource is copyright protected material of ATI and is provided for use solely under license by ATI. Copying, distributing, or posting this material on the internet or social media is strictly prohibited. Posting on institution LMS requires ATI’s prior written permission. PAGE 1 www.atitesting.com ©2023 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C. Pharmacology Made Easy: Medication Information Table Calcitonin – calcitonin salmon Category Information CLIENT INSTRUCTIONS For intranasal calcitonin, instruct clients to: $ Alternate nostril used daily. $ Report nasal irritation or bleeding. Instruct clients to immediately notify provider if rash or itching occurs. Instruct clients to: $ Notify provider of muscle spasms, tingling of fingers and toes. $ Eat a diet high in calcium and vitamin D. Monitor for loss of effect after a year or more of use through regular bone density studies. CONTRAINDICATIONS Allergy to salmon Prior treatment with bisphosphonates Pregnancy and lactation PRECAUTIONS Safety not established in pediatric clients INTERACTIONS May decrease serum lithium levels. Previous treatment with bisphosphonates may decrease the response to calcitonin. PAGE 2 www.atitesting.com ©2023 Assessment Technologies Institute, L.L.C.
