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Cibacalcin (CALCITONIN HUMAN)

Novartis · FDA-approved approved Recombinant protein ✓ Verified Jun 2026 Quality 10/100

Cibacalcin (generic name: CALCITONIN HUMAN) is a calcitonin (human synthetic) Recombinant protein drug developed by Novartis. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1986).

Cibacalcin is being studied in clinical trials for various conditions, including Acute Chest Syndrome, Sickle Cell Disease, Migraine Headache, Thyroid Cancer, and Osteoporosis. It is being tested in combination with a respiratory broad panel multiplex PCR and procalcitonin, as well as psilocybin, to evaluate its potential benefits.

At a glance

Generic nameCALCITONIN HUMAN
SponsorNovartis
Drug classcalcitonin (human synthetic)
TargetAmylin receptor AMY2, Calcitonin receptor, Amylin receptor AMY1
ModalityRecombinant protein
Therapeutic areaHematology
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1986

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Cibacalcin

What is Cibacalcin?

Cibacalcin (CALCITONIN HUMAN) is a calcitonin (human synthetic) drug developed by Novartis.

Who makes Cibacalcin?

Cibacalcin is developed and marketed by Novartis (see full Novartis pipeline at /company/novartis).

What is the generic name of Cibacalcin?

CALCITONIN HUMAN is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Cibacalcin.

What drug class is Cibacalcin in?

Cibacalcin belongs to the calcitonin (human synthetic) class. See all calcitonin (human synthetic) drugs at /class/calcitonin-human-synthetic.

When was Cibacalcin approved?

Cibacalcin was first approved on 1986.

What development phase is Cibacalcin in?

Cibacalcin is FDA-approved (marketed).

What does Cibacalcin target?

Cibacalcin targets Amylin receptor AMY2, Calcitonin receptor, Amylin receptor AMY1 and is a calcitonin (human synthetic).

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