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calcitonin |
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In women who are more Brand name: than 5 years beyond Miacalcin menopause, calcitonin slows bone loss, increases spinal bone density and may relieve the pain asso- ciated with bone fractures. The Food and Drug Administration has approved five medications to treat or prevent osteoporosis: estrogen replacement therapy, alendronate (Fosamax), raloxifene (Evista), risedronate (Actonel), and calcitonin (Calcimar). Oncogene and calcitonin testing for medullary carcinoma of the thyroid was negative. |
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