Uptonin Nasal Spray is a medicine used for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It makes the bones stronger and lowers the risk of fractures. It may also be used for bone pain associated with Paget's disease. Uptonin Nasal Spray should be used as you have been advised by your doctor. Normally you should blow your nose gently before using it, keep one nostril closed while applying the medicine into the other, and then sniff hard to make sure it reaches deep into the nose. Then repeat for the other nostril. You should take adequate supplements of calcium and vitamin D while on the treatment of this medicine to make it more effective. The most common side effects of this medicine include runny nose, nose bleed, back pain, joint pain, headache, and other nose symptoms such as itching, irritation, and discomfort. These are usually mild but if they bother you or do not go away, your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult with their doctors before taking the medicine.

• Nosebleeds
• Nasal irritation
• Back pain
• Joint pain
• Headache

If you miss a dose of Uptonin Nasal Spray, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Hormones|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::PAIN ANALGESICS|Action Class::Bone resorption inhibitors- Calcitonin

• Q. Q. Does Uptonin Nasal Spray need to be refrigerated??
  Ans: Yes, an unopened bottle of Uptonin Nasal Spray need to be refrigerated. It should be kept at a temperature between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze. After opening the bottle of Uptonin Nasal Spray, store it at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.
• Q. Q. Does Uptonin Nasal Spray increase bone density??
  Ans: Uptonin Nasal Spray contains calcitonin which is a hormone that is naturally produced by the thyroid gland and is responsible for maintaining calcium balance in the body. Uptonin Nasal Spray decreases the bone loss and damage in patients with osteoporosis. In some cases, it also helps in bone formation by activating the bone forming cells, thereby increasing the bone density.
• Q. Q. Can Uptonin Nasal Spray reduce the calcium levels in blood??
  Ans: Yes, Uptonin Nasal Spray can reduce the levels of calcium in the blood. If the calcium levels in your blood drop down severely then it can present with numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth. The blood calcium levels need to be monitored in such cases. Immediately contact your doctor if you experience any such symptoms.
• Q. Q. How should I use Uptonin Nasal Spray??
  Ans: Follow the directions given by your prescriber and do ask him in case of any doubts. Usually, it is to be given in single nostril once daily. To start with we take 1 spray in left nostril on day 1, followed by right nostril on the second day. Continue to take the medicine inside the nose by switching nostrils every alternate day. Each bottle is set to deliver 30 doses. Do not use the bottle after 30 days.
• Q. Q. Is it fine to use Uptonin Nasal Spray in pregnant women??
  Ans: Generally, Uptonin Nasal Spray is not recommended for pregnant women. However, enough evidence is not available to suggest risk associated with the use of Uptonin Nasal Spray causing birth defects or miscarriage in pregnant women. Uptonin Nasal Spray should be used in pregnant women with utmost caution. It is used only if the prescribing doctor finds potential benefit to be much larger than the risk involved.

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