Calcitonin (Salmon)
Information about Calcitonin (Salmon)
Calcitonin (salmon) uses
Calcitonin (Salmon) is used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis, Paget's disease and hypercalcemia.
How calcitonin (salmon) works
Calcitonin (Salmon) is a calcitonin receptor agonist. It acts by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts, cells that cause destruction of bone, thereby strengthening the bones and minimizing the risk of fractures.
Common side effects of calcitonin (salmon)
Nausea, Injection site inflammation, Joint pain, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Headache, Back pain, Inflammation of the nose, Nosebleeds, Nasal symptoms, Abdominal pain, Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night), Fever, Eye pain, Loss of appetite, Ankle swelling, Salty taste, Cystitis, Lacrimation disorder, Osteoarthritis, Pharyngitis, Upper respiratory tract infection
Available Medicine for Calcitonin (Salmon)
Expert advice for Calcitonin (Salmon)
- You have been prescribed Calcitonin (Salmon) for short term treatment of paget’s disease, high calcium levels in the blood, and to prevent bone loss in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
- Treatment is usually done for the shortest possible time with the lowest possible dose.
- It may cause dizziness, fatigue and blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Discontinue Calcitonin (Salmon) and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Frequently asked questions for Calcitonin (Salmon)
Calcitonin (Salmon)
Q. Does Calcitonin (Salmon) build bone?
Calcitonin (Salmon) is a hormone that regulates the calcium level in the blood. This hormone helps the body to reverse the bone loss and sometimes also helps in bone formation. Due to this, the number of cells which damages bones becomes comparatively less, hence the bone damage is halted. It has been observed that using Calcitonin (Salmon) can initially increase bone formation by mild activation of the bone forming cells.
Q. What is the difference between calcitriol and Calcitonin (Salmon)?
Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D and is produced in the kidneys. Calcitriol is also given as a supplement and helps in calcium metabolism in our body. The prime role of calcitriol is to increase the absorption of calcium from the gut, decrease its excretion from the kidneys, and increased deposition of calcium in bones, thereby helping in maintenance of normal bone health. Whereas, calcitonin is a hormone that regulates blood calcium levels by excreting the extra calcium from the blood through urine. Both the hormone helps in maintaining the calcium balance in our body.
Q. Is Calcitonin (Salmon) effective for osteoporosis?
Calcitonin (Salmon) is a naturally occurring thyroid hormone which is used to prevent and to treat thinning and weakening of the bone (osteoporosis) in post-menopausal women.