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calcitonin salmon recombinant

calcitonin salmon recombinant (FORTICAL) is a calcitonin receptor agonist. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — calcitonin salmon recombinant
US status
approved
Class
Route
NASAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

calcitonin salmon recombinant (FORTICAL) is a calcitonin receptor agonist. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN calcitonin salmon recombinant
Brand FORTICAL
Mechanism Calcitonin receptor agonist
Target Calcitonin receptor
Route NASAL
Formulation SPRAY, METERED

Mechanism of action

Calcitonin receptor agonist

Primary target: Calcitonin receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is calcitonin salmon recombinant?

calcitonin salmon recombinant (FORTICAL) is a calcitonin receptor agonist. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for calcitonin salmon recombinant?

FORTICAL is a marketed brand name for calcitonin salmon recombinant. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of calcitonin salmon recombinant?

calcitonin salmon recombinant has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.