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Calcitonin inhalation - Otsuka Pharmaceutical

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Calcitonin inhalation - Otsuka Pharmaceutical

Alternative Names: Calcitonin ODPI - Otsuka Pharmaceutical; OPC-246; OPC-249

Latest Information Update: 02 Oct 2021

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At a glance

  • Originator Otsuka Pharmaceutical
  • Class Antihypercalcaemics; Calcium regulators; Neuropeptides; Osteoporosis therapies; Peptide hormones
  • Mechanism of Action Calcitonin receptor agonists
  • Orphan Drug Status

    Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

    No
  • New Molecular Entity No

Highest Development Phases

  • Discontinued Musculoskeletal pain

Most Recent Events

  • 20 Jul 2012 The European Medicines Agency recommended that 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 .
  • 26 Feb 2009 Inhaled calcitonin is still in phase II trials for pain due to osteoporosis (Musculoskeletal pain) in Japan

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