Brand name: Miacalcin
Calcitonin is a medicine to treat fragile or breakable bones (postmenopausal osteoporosis) in women who are past menopause for 5 years and more. It is used together with vitamin D and calcium. It may also be used by your physician to treat certain other conditions.
It refers to polypeptide hormones. It increases bone strength and density, and prevents the bone loss.