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calcitonin (side effects (diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flushing may…
calcitonin
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mechanism of action
It inhibits the activity of osteoclasts, which are the cells responsible for breaking down bone. When bone is broken down, the calcium contained in the bone is released into the bloodstream. Therefore, the inhibition of the osteoclasts by calcitonin directly reduces the amount of calcium released into the blood.
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