Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI contains Calcitonin, a calcitonin receptor agonist that prevents the loss of bones that happens after menopause and helps to rebuild bones. Calcitonin is a hormone that the C-cells in the thyroid gland produce and release. It opposes the parathyroid hormone's action, helping regulate the blood’s calcium and phosphate levels. Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI works by suppressing the activity of the osteoclasts (cells that break down bone). When the osteoclasts break down bone tissue, the calcium enters the bloodstream. Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI lessens the amount of calcium in the blood by preventing the breakdown of bone. Thereby, Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures. Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI also seems to decrease the amount of calcium the kidneys can re-absorb, lowering calcium levels further.

FAQs

How does Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI work?

Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI contains Calcitonin, a human hormone that prevents bone breakdown and increases bone density (thickness).

Should a person taking Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI needs to quit smoking?

If you have osteoporosis, avoid smoking, or try to quit. Tobacco use disrupts the mechanisms of bone turnover, resulting in reduced bone mass and bone mineral density (BMD), making bones prone to osteoporosis.

Does Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI build bone?

Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI contains Calcitonin, a hormone that regulates the calcium level in the blood. This hormone helps in bone formation and also helps the body to reverse bone loss. Due to this, the number of cells that damages bones become comparatively less; hence the bone damage is halted. Using Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI can increase bone formation by activation of the bone-forming cells.

Who are at high risk of osteoporosis?

Persons whose age is more than 45 years have low estrogen levels, females reaching menopause, too much consumption of alcohol, tobacco or caffeine, use of glucocorticoids and lack of calcium and vitamin D in foods are some of the factors that can increase the risk of osteoporosis.

Can I take calcium and Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI together?

Yes, Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI is used together with calcium and vitamin D to treat bone loss in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis who have been postmenopausal for at least five years. Caldox Nasal Spray 60 MDI inhibits the function of osteoclasts (bone breakdown), reducing bone resorption; thus, combining calcium and calcitonin could result in a positive bone balance.