calcitonin n thyroid hormone that tends to lower the level of calcium in the blood plasma and inhibit resorption of bone Usage(s) Some physicians also prescribe testosterone supplements for patients with low testosterone levels, and calcitonin, a drug that slows bone loss. Synonym(s) thyrocalcitonin
News & Articles calcitonin Important Changes to the Availability and Conditions of Use for Drugs Containing Calcitonin Health Canada is informing Canadians of important changes to the availability and recommended conditions of use of drugs containing calcitonin. Calcitonin is used as a nasal spray to treat osteoporosis ... July 31, 2013 - Marketwired via Yahoo! Finance