Salcatonin, also known as calcitonin salmon, is a synthetic version of the hormone calcitonin, which is produced naturally in the thyroid gland. It is used as a medication to treat osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones that are more susceptible to fractures.

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Medicines Containing Salcatonin