Teriparatide

Uses	Prevent and treat bone weakening (osteoporosis)
Therapy	Drugs For Osteoporosis
Side Effects	Injection site reactions, nausea, vomiting, headache, loss of energy, dizziness, sweating, muscle pain, sleeplessness, irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, low haemoglobin, low blood pressure

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Molecule Description

Teriparatide is a synthetic version of the hormone produced by the parathyroid gland. It is given to individuals who have osteoporosis, especially women after menopause and are prone to fractures. This medicine is given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-inject.

Uses

Teriparatide is used in adults to prevent and treat bone weakening (osteoporosis).

Contraindications

When should one not use Teriparatide

If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the other ingredients of Teriparatide.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Injection site reactions
Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Loss of energy
Dizziness
Sweating
Muscle pain
Sleeplessness
Irregular heartbeats
Shortness of breath
Low haemoglobin
Low blood pressure

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine is contraindicated during pregnancy, thus it should not be used. If you are pregnant or think you may be, you should discontinue this medicine and consult your doctor immediately. Proper birth control measures should be taken while consuming this medicine. You should consult your doctor, if you think you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby, before taking this medicine.

Breast Feeding

It is unknown if this medicine passes into human milk, hence you should not breastfeed while taking this medicine.

Driving

This medicine may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Hence, you should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

There is limited information about the effects of this medicine on alcohol, but you should avoid taking alcohol in excessive amount.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have high levels of calcium in your body or you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, low energy, or muscle weakness.
You have kidney stones or any other problems with your kidney.
After the first few doses of this medicine, you may feel dizzy or experience an increase in heartbeats, you should sit or lie down immediately.
This medicine should not be used in patients below 18 years.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Teriparatide is similar to a natural hormone in the body and it works by increasing the bone strength and thickness.

Dosage

Overdose

This medication will be given by a nurse or a doctor, so overdose is unlikely. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness on standing up, headache, nausea, vomiting, then inform the nurse or doctor immediately.

Missed a Dose

This medicine will be injected by a nurse or a doctor. So, the chances of missing a dose are very low. However, if you feel a dose has been missed inform the nurse or doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No, you should never stop taking this medicine until advised by the doctor, even if you are feeling good. If you stop taking this medicine it may lead to treatment failure.

Teriparatide is used in adults to prevent and treat bone weakening (osteoporosis), a condition in which bones become fragile and the risk of fractures increases. It is mainly given to women after menopause who are prone to fractures.