Calcitonin salmon injection is used to treat Paget's disease, osteoporosis, and high blood calcium. This eMedTV resource describes how the medicine works, explains how and when the injection is given, and lists warnings and precautions for the drug.
Potential side effects of calcitonin salmon injection include loss of appetite, nausea, and flushing. This eMedTV segment lists other possible side effects seen with the drug, including serious side effects that may require prompt medical attention.
Calcitonin salmon injection is used for treating Paget's disease, hypercalcemia, and osteoporosis. This eMedTV Web page explains how the drug works for each of these conditions and lists possible off-label calcitonin salmon injection uses.
The best dose of calcitonin salmon injection for osteoporosis treatment has not yet been determined. This eMedTV page does, however, include calcitonin salmon injection dosing guidelines for the treatment of Paget's disease and hypercalcemia.
Bisphosphonate medications may interact negatively with calcitonin salmon injection. This eMedTV Web page explains which bisphosphonate products may cause calcitonin salmon injection drug interactions and describes the possible effects.
You should not use calcitonin salmon injection if you are allergic to any components of the medicine. This eMedTV article provides other precautions and warnings with calcitonin salmon injection and lists possible side effects of the medication.
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