Calcitonin
Category: Bone Metabolism
Hormone used for osteoporosis, Paget disease, and hypercalcemia.
Half-Life: 1 hours
Benefits
- Inhibits bone resorption
- Lowers blood calcium
- Pain relief in bone disease
- Nasal or injection forms
Side Effects
- Nasal irritation
- Nausea
- Facial flushing
- Increased urination