About teriparatide
Parathyroid hormone receptor agonist
Used for
- Treats osteoporosis in people at high risk of fractures
- Treats osteoporosis caused by long-term corticosteroid use
Usual adult dose
20 micrograms injected under the skin once daily; treatment duration is generally limited to 2 years.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Leg cramps
- Injection-site reactions
Important warnings
- May cause temporary dizziness or a drop in blood pressure after injection.
- Avoid in people with bone cancer, skeletal radiation, or unexplained high calcium.
- Use cautiously with kidney stones or elevated blood calcium.
- Treatment beyond 2 years is generally reserved for persistent high fracture risk.
Pregnancy
Not recommended during pregnancy; human safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Avoid during breastfeeding; effects on nursing infants are unknown.
Interactions
- Digoxin: increased calcium may raise the risk of digoxin toxicity.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.