title: [Drug therapy for osteoporosis associated with rheumatoid arthritis (calcitonin)].
abstract: Calcitonin (CT) inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption and also exhibits long-lasting analgestic action, probably mediating through intrinsic serotonin and opioid peptides. The injection form of eel and salmon CT is only available in Japan. There are a few RCT data regarding the effect of CT on osteoporosis associated with RA, the previous studies have shown its effectiveness in terms of maintaining or increasing bone mineral density in RA patients with or without corticosteroid therapy. RA patients with high turnover osteoporosis and back pain might be a good indication of CT therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rheumatic and Allergic Diseases, St. Marianna University School of Medicine.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ide
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Suzuki