Calcitonin-Salmon Nasal Spray and Levodopa

• 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: levodopa
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Inbrija, Dopar, Larodopa

Levodopa is used alone or in combination with carbidopa to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as shaking palsy. Some patients require the combination of medicine, while others benefit from levodopa alone. By improving muscle control, levodopa allows more normal movements of the body.

Levodopa alone or in combination is available only with your doctor's prescription.