Teriparatide
Information about Teriparatide
Teriparatide Uses
Teriparatide is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk of fractures.
How Teriparatide works
Teriparatide is a synthetic form of a natural human hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). It works by increasing the number and activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts). This strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures.
Common side effects of Teriparatide
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Nausea1a, Joint pain, Leg cramps
Available Medicine for Teriparatide
TerifracIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1250 to ₹139554 variant(s)
OsteriEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹112881 variant(s)
Bonmax PTHZydus Cadila
₹2999 to ₹83332 variant(s)
GemtideAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹5500 to ₹149993 variant(s)
BonistaSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹71171 variant(s)
Tricium PTHCorona Remedies Pvt Ltd
₹1200 to ₹135004 variant(s)
ZotideCipla Ltd
₹12 to ₹88934 variant(s)
ForteoEli Lilly and Company India Pvt Ltd
₹234621 variant(s)
BonotiodeLG Lifesciences
₹1100 to ₹136002 variant(s)
Rockbon PTHAbbott L
₹64901 variant(s)
Expert advice for Teriparatide
- Teriparatide should be injected every day under the skin (subcutaneous injection) of the thigh or abdomen.
- Do not take it for more than 2 years.
- You may have low blood pressure and dizziness during the initial few days.
- If you feel dizzy (light-headed) after injection, sit or lie down until you feel better.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, constipation, low energy, or muscle weakness. These may be signs of high calcium levels in your blood.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, pregnant or plan to become pregnant.