title: Calcitonin and the treatment of osteoporosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, MD.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Schneyer
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002116:Calcitonin