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Generic & Brand Name : Source: (MedicineNet)

Brand Name : Calcimar, Miacalcin
Generic Name : calcitonin

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
DRUG CLASS: Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that acts primarily on bone. Bone is in a constant state of remodeling, whereby old bone is removed by cells called osteoclasts, and new bone is laid down by cells called osteoblasts. Calcitonin inhibits bone removal by osteoclasts, and promotes bone formation by osteoblasts. In women with osteoporosis, the net result of using calcitonin is an increase in bone mass (density). ...
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Further Reading on calcitonin
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  • Osteoporosis - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    The process of bone thinning ( osteoporosis ) is a natural part of aging . However , if you receive treatment early , you may be able ...take bisphosphonate medications for osteoporosis? Calcitonin may be...
  • Paget's Disease of Bone - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    Many people do not need any treatment for Paget ' s disease . But the disease should be monitored for the rest of your life because ...your doctor may prescribe another medicine, called calcitonin .
  • Hip Fracture - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    The goal of treatment for hip fractures is to allow you to do , without pain , most of the things you did before your fracture . The ...acid (Reclast); raloxifene (Evista); and calcitonin (Calcimar or...
  • Bone Mineral Density ( WebMD )
    A bone mineral density ( BMD ) test measures the mineral density ( such as calcium ) in your bones using ...as lifting weights or using weight machines, and using medicines such calcitonin (Miacalcin),


  • Calcium (Ca) in Urine ( WebMD )
    A test for calcium in urine is a 24 - hour test that measures the amount of calcium that is excreted ...Phosphate in the body. Certain hormones, including parathyroid hormone, calcitonin , and estrogen in...
  • Calcium (Ca) in Blood ( WebMD )
    A test for calcium in the blood measures the calcium level in the body that is not stored in the ...Phosphate in the body. Certain hormones, including parathyroid hormone, calcitonin , and estrogen in...

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