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calcitonin for osteoporosis (side effects (Tingling in mouth or throat,…
calcitonin for osteoporosis
side effects
Tingling in mouth or throat
Swelling of face or hands
Trouble breathing
Chest tightness
indications
is used to treat bone problems e.g. Paget's disease, postmenopausal osteoporosis
to reduce high blood levels of calcium
mechanism of action
Binding of calcitonin to its receptor also activates adenylyl cyclase and the phosphatidyl-inositol-calcium pathway.
leading to greater calcium retention and enhanced bone density
calcitonin binds to the calcitonin receptor which then enhances the production of vitamin D producing enzymes
contraindications
cancer or malignancy
hypersensitivity to calcitonin
low amount of calcium in the blood
storage conditions
route for administration
Intramuscular
subcutaneous injection
Nasal
name of drugs
Salmon calcitonin
storage conditions
Store the unopened bottle in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. You may store the opened bottle in an upright position at room temperature, away from heat and direct light