Calcitonin and the treatment of osteoporosis.
Calcitonin, a potent inhibitor of bone resorption, is an important agent for the treatment of osteoporosis. An analgesic effect of salmon calcitonin has also been reported. The recent development of calcitonin nasal spray should eliminate the need for injections.
Schneyer
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Department of Medicine, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, MD.
D002116:Calcitonin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology; D012106:Research
D002116:Calcitonin