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Calcitonin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Calcitonin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Calcitonin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Calcitonin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Calcitonin safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Calcitonin on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Calcitonin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Calcitonin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Calcitonin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Calcitonin on the Kidneys?
Calcitonin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calcitonin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Calcitonin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Calcitonin on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Calcitonin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Calcitonin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calcitonin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calcitonin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Calcitonin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Calcitonin as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Calcitonin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Calcitonin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calcitonin
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Calcitonin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calcitonin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Calcitonin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)