Calcitonin (salmon)

Effects and efficacy:
For osteoporosis, bone pain with osteolysis and/or osteopenia, Paget’s bone disease (osteitis deformans); for hypercalcemia and hypercalcemic crisis caused by the following conditions: tumor osteolysis secondary to breast cancer, lung cancer, kidney cancer, myeloma and other malignant diseases; hyperparathyroidism, lack of activity or vitamin D poisoning, etc.
Usage and dosage:
For osteoporosis: subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, once a day, 50-100IU each time, or 100IU once, once every other day. Calcium and vitamin D should be taken in appropriate amounts according to individual needs to prevent progressive bone loss. Please follow the doctor’s advice for details. Treatment of hypercalcemia: subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, 5-10IU per kilogram of body weight per day, once or twice. Please follow the doctor’s advice for details. Treatment of osteophyte: subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, 100IU per day or every other day. Please follow the doctor’s advice for details. Note: Do not stop taking salmon calcitonin suddenly during the period of taking it. The continuous treatment time of this product should be as short as possible and should not exceed 4 weeks, including the gradual withdrawal phase. If the recommended treatment time is exceeded, timely examinations are required and the patient’s condition should be repeatedly and accurately assessed.
Drug contraindications:
Allergic to this product is prohibited. It is prohibited during pregnancy. It is prohibited during the period of preparing for pregnancy. It should be used with caution in children. It should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney dysfunction.
Related dosage forms:
Injection solution, powder for injection, nasal spray