Chemical formula: C₁₅₁H₂₂₈N₄₀O₄₅S₃ Molecular mass: 3,418.598 g/mol
Calcitonin is a calciotropic hormone, which inhibits bone resorption by a direct action on osteoclasts. By inhibiting osteoclast activity via its specific receptors, salmon calcitonin decreases bone resorption.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| H05BA | Calcitonin preparations | H Systemic hormonal preparations, excl. Sex hormones and insulins → H05 Calcium homeostasis → H05B Anti-parathyroid agents |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIACALCIN Solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | |
| CALCITONIN Solution for injection / infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| CALCITONIN SALMON Spray, metered | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Calcitonin is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Australia (AU)
Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Finland (FI)
Hong Kong (HK)
Ireland (IE)
Mexico (MX)
New Zealand (NZ)
Singapore (SG)
Turkey (TR)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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