There's indication that it also regulates calcium metabolism. When used as a treatment, calcitonin has been shown to slow bone loss and may improve bone density. However, it does not decrease fractures in post- menopausal women the way replacement estrogens have been shown to do. This treatment may be most beneficial to those who have a high bone turnover with rapid bone loss. These can be minimized by taking the drug at bedtime.
Nasal spray is sprayed in one nostril one day and the other nostril the other day.
The bisphosphonates are synthetic compounds made out of phosphorous and carbon. When incorporated into bone, they inhibit bone resorption and may reduce the vertebral fracture rate. Take in an empty stomach. No significant side effects were observed when treating bone loss. Less expensive than calcitonin.