Calcitonin-Salmon Nasal Spray and Inderide

• Generic Name: calcitonin
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Miacalcin, Fortical, Miacalcin Nasal

Calcitonin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the thyroid gland.

Calcitonin injection is used to treat Paget's disease of bone, or high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). Calcitonin injection is also used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Calcitonin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / propranolol
• Dosage Forms: Tablets
• Other Brand Names: Inderide, Inderide LA

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Propranolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Inderide is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Inderide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.