Calcitonin



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Calcitonin Information



Calcitonin Benefits & Uses

Calcitonin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Calcitonin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage


Calcitonin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calcitonin is used -

Moderate

Mild

Calcitonin Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Calcitonin safe for pregnant women?


    Side effects of Calcitonin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Calcitonin safe during breastfeeding?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Calcitonin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Calcitonin will cause side effects or not.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Calcitonin on the Kidneys?


    Calcitonin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Calcitonin on the Liver?


    Calcitonin has very mild side effects on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Calcitonin on the Heart?


    You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Calcitonin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Calcitonin with Other Drugs

Calcitonin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Mild



Calcitonin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcitonin unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Calcitonin

  • Is this Calcitonin habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Calcitonin is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Calcitonin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Calcitonin only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    There is no benefit of taking Calcitonin for mental disorders.

    No

Calcitonin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Calcitonin


    There is no information on the effects of taking Calcitonin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Calcitonin


    Information about the interaction of Calcitonin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 264

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 339-340

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Miacalcin® (calcitonin-salmon)



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