Substance / Medication

Calcitonin

Overview

Active Ingredient
calcitonin
RxNorm CUI
1311287

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Clinical Trials

3 trials linked to this intervention

3
Total Trials
1
Recruiting
2
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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The diagnostic accuracy of serum procalcitonin for sepsis in critically ill adults. A systematic review and diagnostic meta-analysis.
Ghatak Tanmoy, Pal Akash, Rochwerg Bram et al. · J Crit Care · 2026
PMID: 41421176Meta-Analysis
A genome- and phenome-wide association study of plasma procalcitonin concentrations in individuals of European ancestry.
Zhang Wenbo, van der Most Peter J, Wang Siqi et al. · EBioMedicine · 2026
PMID: 41406505Meta-Analysis
Cerebrospinal Procalcitonin for Diagnosing Meningitis in Infants Less Than 90 Days: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Krishnegowda Vijay Kumar, Bandiya Prathik, Nanda Debasish et al. · Indian Pediatr · 2025
PMID: 41060555Meta-Analysis
Procalcitonin and biomarkers for stroke-associated pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Wang Yuan, Wang Tingting, Hu Shouqin et al. · BMC Pulm Med · 2025
PMID: 40490740Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Procalcitonin and presepsin for detecting bacterial infection and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Wejnaruemarn Salisa, Susantitaphong Paweena, Komolmit Piyawat et al. · World J Gastroenterol · 2025
PMID: 39958447Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Diagnostic performances of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein for sepsis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Chuang Chiao-Li, Yeh Hsin-Tzu, Niu Kuang-Yu et al. · Eur J Emerg Med · 2025
PMID: 40214293Meta-Analysis
GRADE-based procalcitonin guideline for emergency departments.
Lee Chien-Chang, Porta Lorenzo, Liu Ye et al. · Am J Emerg Med · 2025
PMID: 39705853Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Calcitonin (substance)
SNOMED CT
63730009
UMLS CUI
C0006668
RxNorm CUI
1311287

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 6 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

5
Conditions
1
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
3
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.