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teriparatide

This medicine is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in post-menopausal women and men, who have high risk of getting fractures.

Contradications

Pre-existing hypercalcaemia, skeletal malignancies, bone metastases, metabolic bone diseases, including Paget’s disease, and hyperparathyroidism, previous radiation therapy to the skeleton. Several kidney impairment.

Side effects

GI orders (including nausea, reflux and hemorrhoids), palpitation, dyspnea (shortness of breath), headache, fatigue, depression, dizziness, vertigo, anemia, increased sweating, muscle cramps, sciatica, myalgia (muscle pain), arthralgia (joint pain), less common urinary disorders, rarely hypersensitivity reactions, syncope (fainting), headache, limb pain, hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol in the blood), hypotension (low blood pressure) and chest pain.

Expert Advice

Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. Do not flush teriparatide down the toilet. Keep teriparatide out of the reach of children. Store the teriparatide at room temperature. Keep teriparatide away from sunlight.

FAQs

For how long can we use teriparatide?

Do not use more than directed by your doctor.

For how long does it take teriparatide to show its effect?

It starts to show its effect within a few minutes of administration.

Does teriparatide have medicine interactions?

Yes, it has medicine interactions to make it more effective.

How effective is teriparatide?

Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture.

Does teriparatide cause stomach irritation?

It does not usually cause stomach irritation when used at recommended doses.

Medicines containing teriparatide

Forsteo 20mcg/80ul

By Eli Lilly

Pack size: 1 Pre Filled Pen

Rs.47906