About Teriparatide 20ug/80ul 2.4ml
Parathyroid hormone analog
Used for
- Treats osteoporosis in people at high risk of fractures.
- Treats osteoporosis caused by long-term glucocorticoid use in some adults.
Usual adult dose
20 micrograms injected under the skin once daily.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Pain in joints or limbs
- Dizziness
- Temporary increase in blood calcium
Important warnings
- May cause dizziness or faintness, especially after early doses.
- Avoid in people with bone cancer, skeletal radiation, Paget disease, or unexplained high calcium.
- Use is generally limited to two years over a lifetime.
- Do not inject into a vein or muscle.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; safety is not established.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended; breastfeeding safety is not established.
Interactions
- Digoxin: increased calcium may raise the risk of digoxin-related heart rhythm problems.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.