In the article, we consider the instructions for use with "Myakaltsik".
Joint problems in people can occur at absolutely any age, in this regard, you need to know in advance how to restore their performance, and, in addition, to restore former mobility and rid yourself of unpleasant and at the same time painful sensations. The drug Miacalcic, which is available in a convenient spray form and in the form of an injection solution, makes it possible to quickly and efficiently restore phosphorus and calcium metabolism. Violation of calcium metabolism can lead to complex diseases, among which are osteoporosis along with osteopenia. In our article, we will consider in detail the instructions for using this drug, find out what analogues it has, and also find out what doctors and patients write about the drug in their reviews.
Description of the drug
According to the instructions, "Miacalcic" is a drug that affects the phosphorus and calcium metabolism in the body, it is usually used to treat osteoporosis.
This drug contains in its composition a special hormone called calcitonin, it is also an active active component of this medicine. An analogue is thyrocalcitonin, synthesized in the human thyroid gland. Thyrocalcitonin is also produced in mammals. As for calcitonin, which is obtained synthetically, it must be said that this substance is related to human receptors. He acts as an antagonist of parathyroid hormone and with it can regulate calcium metabolism in the human body.
So, with the main component of the drug, everything is clear, then we find out what excipients are included in the composition of the drug "Miacalcic".
The composition of the drug
As the instructions indicate, “Miacalcic” is available in two forms: spray and injection. The composition of this medicine includes, as noted above, salmon calcitonin, which is the main component of the drug. This substance is obtained synthetically. Excipients are sodium chloride along with benzalkonium, hydrochloric acid and water.
Pharmacological effects of the drug
Instructions for use for injections "Miacalcic" reports that the action of the components of this drug is reduced, as a rule, to the suppression of hormones of osteoclasts. This happens due to the effect on certain receptors, which significantly slows down the rate of bone tissue metabolism, bringing all biochemical processes back to normal. In parallel, the speed of the recovery process increases, which is indispensable for such severe pathologies as osteoporosis.
The drug "Miacalcic" is considered an active analgesic that affects all types of pain. Studies that have been carried out by specialists have demonstrated that after a single use of the drug, biological reactions are manifested by an increase in the excretion of calcium, sodium and phosphorus with a simultaneous decrease in hydroxyproline. Long-term use of "Miacalcica" leads to an increase in bone density, which significantly reduces the risk of fractures or the development of bone pathology by more than thirty-five percent.
Pharmacokinetics of the drug
In accordance with the instructions, "Miacalcic" actively works, getting on the nasal mucosa. Forty minutes is usually enough to feel relieved. As a rule, within one hour a person forgets about severe pain. This mode of action is on average four percent more effective than taking painkillers in pill format.
As a result of the studies, it turned out that if the recommended dosage is exceeded, the concentration of components in the blood, which actively act on the causes of poor health, increases, and the bioavailability of the drug remains unchanged. As for the distribution, it should be noted that this drug does not penetrate the placental barrier. Information on the penetration of the drug into breast milk is currently not available. Excretion is carried out naturally and, as a rule, begins already half an hour after use.
Indications for use
What else does the instructions for use tell us? Miacalcic is usually prescribed in the following cases:
- for the treatment of osteoporosis;
- in the presence of pain in the bones of different intensity;
- against the background of deforming osteitis;
- with neurodystrophic diseases, for example, reflex dystrophy, shoulder-shoulder syndrome, neurotrophic disorders and the like.
It is not recommended to start using this medication on your own, since only the doctor can accurately calculate the dose and duration of treatment.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
The instruction for Miacalcik is very detailed.
In the process of using this medication and at the research stage, no specific contraindications to its use were identified. The only reason for refusing to take “Miacalcica” may be the patient’s individual intolerance to the components that make up the composition.
Dosage and dosage regimens
According to the instructions for Miacalcic spray, this drug is administered intranasally in an amount that should not exceed a dosage of 200 IU. In the event that this remedy is indicated as prophylactic, then vitamin D can also be added to this dosage. The period of administration along with the total duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, therefore, a preliminary consultation with a specialist is required.
If the main reason for starting the drug is pain in the joints and bones against diseases such as osteopenia and osteolysis, then the medicine is prescribed daily in a dosage that should not exceed 400 IU per day.
In the event that the patient is shown a dosage of 200 IU, then it can be used only at one time, provided that there are no other instructions from the doctor who performed the examination. It is important to understand that completely painful sensations can disappear only after one to three days, in this regard, in no case should you independently increase the dosage of the drug. This is confirmed by the instructions for use with Miacalcik. Analogs will be considered below.
When the treatment time is delayed, it is necessary to gradually reduce the amount of medication, while increasing the interval between doses. Sometimes doctors prescribe a double dosage of a drug, for example, for the treatment of Paget's disease. The duration of admission in this case is at least three months.
It must be remembered that the dosage can be adjusted, for this it is necessary to focus on the individual characteristics of the body. When the patient has any changes in the composition of the blood, then in this case, with a high probability, the doctor can cancel the drug or reduce the dose and duration of administration.
Sometimes a disease that has been treated with this drug may return. Against the background of this situation, it is required to take the medicine again at the dosages established by the specialist. Against the background of neurodystrophic diseases, treatment should be started as early as possible. The approximate dosage in this case is 200 IU per day once for one month.
So it is said in the instructions for use to "Miacalcik." According to reviews, the tool is well tolerated.
Drug overdose
Exceeding the consumption rate of "Miacalcica" is usually expressed by the following symptoms:
- the appearance of nausea, turning into vomiting;
- the appearance of tides and pressure drops;
- the occurrence of dizziness.
According to the observations of doctors, there were cases against which an overdose in patients ranged from 600 to 800 ME, however, there were no negative consequences. This suggests that the symptoms of an overdose may not appear in every patient. The manifestation of adverse reactions primarily depends on the individual characteristics of the body.
At the moment, it is known that in case of exceeding the recommended dosage of Miacalcica injections according to the instructions, patients may experience hypocalcemia, which can manifest as muscle twitching and paresthesia. In this case, specific and emergency therapy may be required. In such situations, doctors mainly prescribe the withdrawal of the drug and symptomatic treatment is prescribed. Against the background of the subsequent development of hypocalcemia, it is recommended to use injections of calcium gluconate.
By the way, while taking this medication, there is a high probability of an allergy. Anaphylactic shock is also possible, but this happens extremely rarely. Nevertheless, before using this drug, you should definitely have a skin test.
Additional directions for use
As indicated by the instructions for use with the Miacalcyc spray, it is important to consider that prolonged use of this drug may cause antibodies to appear. Sometimes the body gets used to the substances of the drug and as a result of this ceases to act. Doctors very rarely resort to prescribing Miacalcic for the treatment of children under the age of fifteen. In this regard, there is no complete information and recommendations regarding the use of the drug in childhood.
Patients who are in old age do not notice any negative changes in health when taking this drug, they report good tolerance to the drug. The same can be said of patients who have impaired renal function. True, specialized studies on the tolerance of “Miacalcica” by patients of the above categories have not yet been conducted.
Experts do not recommend the use of “Miacalcic” in ampoules according to the instructions if it is planned to carry out complex work that requires attention. In addition, it is better to temporarily exclude driving in order to avoid accidents on the road.
Drug interaction
As for the interaction of “Miacalcica” with other medications, it must be said that there is no exact information on this issue today, since relevant studies have not been conducted. For better absorption and reduce the risk of adverse reactions, alcohol intake is recommended to be completely excluded.
Miacalcic during pregnancy
As for taking this drug during pregnancy and during feeding, it is better not to start it, since the effect of Miacalcica on the body of the mother and fetus has not been studied. Experiments by animal experts have found that the drug cannot penetrate the placental barrier.
This is also described by the instructions for use with Miacalcik. Reviews and analogues are presented below.
Analogs
It is immediately worth noting that the analogues of this medication will cost much more. So, the medicine “Miacalcic” has the following substitutions:
- the drug "Alostin" will cost customers two thousand rubles;
- the medicine “Veprena” can also replace “Myakaltsik” and will cost one and a half thousand rubles.
We’ll clarify that Miacalcik in pharmacies can be purchased for about one thousand rubles. But such information is not in the instructions.
Reviews about "Miacalcica"
About the treatment with this drug, people report that it helps patients better withstand the recovery period after fractures. Patients write that doctors often recommend this drug as a means to relieve pain. It is noted that after a two-week course of treatment, the treatment result is satisfactory. However, the pain does not completely go away, but it is tolerated much easier. In general, if you believe the reviews, from the use of this medicine, consumers have a positive impression. In pharmacies, the drug in ampoules is approximately 1190 rubles. It is very expensive, so buy it only for its intended purpose.
Doctors in their reviews call Miacalcic a good alternative to many modern medicines. This is due to the fact that this drug does not contain any chemical components that could adversely affect the health of the body systems and internal organs. In this regard, many doctors recommend "Miacalcic" as an anesthetic, as well as a general strengthening agent in the presence of bone diseases.
Also in their comments, doctors emphasize that the use of this drug should be carried out strictly according to medical recommendations. It is noted that any self-medication along with an independent calculation of the dosage can only do harm, which has already been proved more than once. For example, those who neglect the advice of doctors may experience complications of osteochondrosis along with nausea and mild weakness.
Thus, based on the reviews, it can be said that Miacalcic is a reliable and proven tool. Due to its beneficial properties, doctors very often prescribe this drug to their patients for the treatment of osteoporosis, in the presence of bone pain of varying intensity and against the background of deforming osteitis.
We reviewed the reviews and instructions for use with "Miacalcik."