Calcitonin Pharmacology
Real Life Pharmacology - Pharmacology Education for Health Care Professionals - A podcast by Eric Christianson, PharmD; Pharmacology Expert and Clinical Pharmacist - Thursdays
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On this episode, I discuss the pharmacology of calcitonin. Calcitonin has an indication for osteoporosis as well as hypercalcemia. When considering drug interactions with calcitonin, recall that it can lower calcium levels which could have a cumulative effect when combined with loop diuretics. Calcitonin nasal spray should be stored upright and primed prior to use.
