Salcatonin
Overview
Categories
- 18 Hormones and other endocrine drugs and contraceptives
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Salcatonin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 4 IU/kg | 4 (4) | 12 hourly | SC/IM | For hypercalcemia: If the response to this dosage is not satisfactory after 1 to 2 days, dosage may be increased up to 8 IU/kg every 12 hours. If there is no satisfactory improvement after another 2 days, dosage may be increased to a maximum of 8 IU/kg every 6 hours. |
| 100 IU | 100 (100) | 24 hourly | SC/IM | For paget''s disease |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Salcatonin is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Salcatonin is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Salcatonin
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