Calcitonin intranasal - Novartis
Alternative Names: Miacalcin Nasal Spray; Miacalcin® intranasal; Salcatonin intranasal - NovartisLatest Information Update: 25 Sep 2021
At a glance
- Originator Novartis
- Developer Novartis; Novogyne Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antihypercalcaemics; Calcium regulators; Neuropeptides; Osteoporosis therapies; Peptide hormones
- Mechanism of Action Calcitonin stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Most Recent Events
- 20 Jul 2012 The European Medicines Agency recommended that intranasal calcitonin-containing medicines should not be used for osteoporosis. Due to an increased risk of cancer associated with long-term use, calcitonin medicines should only be used for the shortest possible time using the minimum effective dose .
- 03 Dec 2002 The CPMP has recommended approval of intranasal calcitonin for treatment of established post-menopausal osteoporosis throughout the European Union
- 31 Dec 2001 Launched for Postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment in Austria (Intranasal)