Calcitonin (injection)
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Overview
Calcitonin (injection) is a calcitonin receptor agonist that is FDA approved for the treatment of Paget's disease of bone, hypercalcemia, and postmenopausal osteoporosis. Common adverse reactions include {{{adverseReactions}}}.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
There is limited information regarding Calcitonin (injection) FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Calcitonin in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Calcitonin in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Calcitonin (injection) FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Calcitonin in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Calcitonin in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Calcitonin (injection) Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
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Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
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Postmarketing Experience
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Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Calcitonin (injection) Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Calcitonin (injection) in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Calcitonin (injection) in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Calcitonin (injection) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcitonin (injection) in women who are nursing.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcitonin (injection) in pediatric settings.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcitonin (injection) in geriatric settings.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcitonin (injection) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcitonin (injection) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcitonin (injection) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcitonin (injection) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Calcitonin (injection) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Calcitonin (injection) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
There is limited information regarding Calcitonin (injection) Administration in the drug label.
Monitoring
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IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Calcitonin (injection) and IV administrations.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Calcitonin (injection) overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
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Mechanism of Action
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Structure
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Pharmacodynamics
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Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Calcitonin (injection) Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Calcitonin (injection) Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
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How Supplied
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Storage
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Patient Counseling Information
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Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Calcitonin interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
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Look-Alike Drug Names
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Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.