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Why is this medication prescribed
Teriparatide is used to treat osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women who are at high risk of fractures (broken bones). Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break more easily. Teriparatide contains a synthetic form of natural human hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). It reduces the risk of fractures by causing the body to build new bone and by increasing bone strength and density (thickness).
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What other information should I know
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your body's response to teriparatide.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Never share a teriparatide pen. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Warnings
| Teriparatide causes osteosarcoma (cancer of the bones) in laboratory rats. It is possible that teriparatide may also increase the chances that humans will develop this rare but serious cancer. Because of this risk, teriparatide should not be used to prevent osteoporosis, to treat mild osteoporosis, or by people who can take other medications for osteoporosis. You should not use teriparatide unless you have osteoporosis and at least one of the following conditions is met: you have already had at least one bone fracture; your doctor has determined that you are at high risk of fractures; or you cannot take or do not respond to other medications for osteoporosis. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a bone disease such as Paget's disease, bone cancer or a cancer that has spread to the bone, or radiation therapy of the bones. Your doctor will order certain tests to see if teriparatide is right for you.Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking teriparatide. |
In case of emergency overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- dizziness
- headache
- lightheadedness and fainting on standing
- constipation
- lack of energy
- muscle weakness
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