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CALCITONIN: 405 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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405
Total FAERS Reports
26 (6.4%)
Deaths Reported
163
Hospitalizations
405
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
19
Life-Threatening
2
Disabilities

First Report: 2011 · Latest Report: 20250224

What Are the Most Common CALCITONIN Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
178 reports (44.0%)
#2 Most Reported
Maternal exposure during pregnancy
49 reports (12.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Hypercalcaemia
40 reports (9.9%)

All CALCITONIN Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 178 44.0% 12 101
Maternal exposure during pregnancy 49 12.1% 0 21
Hypercalcaemia 40 9.9% 1 34
Exposure during pregnancy 39 9.6% 1 15
Fatigue 36 8.9% 0 33
Poor quality sleep 32 7.9% 0 32
Foetal exposure during pregnancy 31 7.7% 0 6
Impaired quality of life 29 7.2% 0 29
Impaired work ability 29 7.2% 0 29
Hypocalcaemia 27 6.7% 1 15
Nausea 25 6.2% 2 14
Off label use 25 6.2% 0 11
Premature baby 25 6.2% 0 5
Premature delivery 23 5.7% 0 4
Hypertension 20 4.9% 0 19
Bone density decreased 19 4.7% 0 18
Cataract 19 4.7% 0 18
Cellulitis 19 4.7% 0 19
Contusion 19 4.7% 0 18
Insomnia 19 4.7% 0 18

Who Reports CALCITONIN Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 67.5% female, 32.5% male. Average age: 50.2 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is CALCITONIN Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2011 1 0 0
2012 2 0 0
2013 1 1 0
2014 4 0 0
2015 14 1 2
2016 15 1 2
2017 2 0 0
2018 2 0 0
2019 10 1 5
2022 1 0 1
2023 1 0 0
2024 1 0 1
2025 1 0 1

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What Is CALCITONIN Used For?

IndicationReports
Hypercalcaemia 219
Product used for unknown indication 50
Complex regional pain syndrome 32
Osteoporosis 27
Hyperparathyroidism primary 15
Hypercalcaemia of malignancy 10

CALCITONIN vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for CALCITONIN

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.