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Calcitonin (Nasal-Systemic)

Brand Names : Miacalcin

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Side Effects

Category
  • Bone resorption inhibitor
  • osteoporosis therapy
Description

Calcitonin (kal-si-TOE-nin) is used to treat women with postmenopausal osteoporosis (bone loss). It is used together with calcium and vitamin D.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Nasal
  • Nasal solution (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Miacalcin

   

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Calcitonin: Before Using



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