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Tag: Calcium regulation

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What is the drug Zodoray 0 25 used for?

4 min read
Did you know that Zodoray 0 25, which contains the active ingredient alfacalcidol, is a powerful vitamin D analogue used to treat conditions caused by abnormal vitamin D and mineral metabolism? This medication is primarily prescribed to manage diseases where adjusting the body's delicate balance of calcium and phosphate is necessary.

How does Gemitrol NS work? The pharmacology of calcitonin nasal spray

3 min read
Gemitrol NS, a calcitonin nasal spray, is a medication primarily used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at least five years past menopause and for whom other treatments are not suitable. Understanding **how does Gemitrol NS work** requires a deep dive into its active ingredient, calcitonin, a hormone that regulates calcium balance by inhibiting the breakdown of bone.