Doses - CALCITONIN SALMON

Dogs:

For hypervitaminosis D (toxicity):
a) 4 - 6 IU/kg SubQ q12h to q8h (Carothers, Chew et al. 1994b)
b) In animals with severe hypercalcemia (>16 mg/dl) calcitonin may be beneficial whenused in combination with furosemide, IV fluids, and prednisone. Initially, give 4 U/kg IV, followed by 4 - 8 mg/kg SubQ once or twice daily (dose extrapolated from humaninformation). (Carothers, Chew et al. 1994a)

Reptiles:

a) For hypercalcemia in Green iguanas in combination with fluid therapy: 1.5 IU/kg SubQq8h for several weeks if necessary. (Gauvin 1993)
Monitoring Parameters - Serum Calcium
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products: None

Human-Approved Products:

Calcitonin Salmon for Injection 200 IU/ml in 2 ml vials; Calcimar® (Rhone-Poulenc Rorer);
Micalcin® (Sandoz); Salmonine® (Lennod); Osteocalcin® (Arcola); (Rx)
Calcitonin Salmon Nasal Spray: 200 IU/activation (0.09 ml/dose) (in 2 ml metered dose);
Miacalcin® (Sandoz); (Rx)
Calcium EDTA ¯ see Edetate Calcium Disodium