Forteo
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What is Forteo?
Forteo 20 mcg/dose (750 mcg/3 mL) Sub-Q Pen Injector
Drug Name: TERIPARATIDE - INJ
Other Brand Names: Forteo
Uses: Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture. This medication is not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing.
Posts on Forteo (13)
Hello,
My calcium level was in March after 3 months on forteo (for osteoporosis) and was ...
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recently had some blood work done and my phosphate level was 4.8 and the lab range doe...
I recently found out, at age 45, that I have osteoporosis and have begun seeing an endocron...
- Aug 22, 2008
What can be done to stop the leaching of calcium from my bones? I am taking 4 calcium 600 +...
- Aug 21, 2008
I had a kidney stone removed in 2001, the stone had been there too long and it caused loss ...
- Jun 02, 2008
Sorry, I know this is a pediatric endocrinology forum but can't find any where else to ask ...
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I am hoping you can help. I am an elite athlete specializing in Ironman Triathlon. ...
- Jun 27, 2009
I have a real bad stomach,alot of nausea all the time. My doctor told me that I have Osteo...
- Dec 08, 2007
As I understand it, PTH helps regulate calcium and phosphorus metabolism based on calcium l...
I have scoliosis, kyphosis with mid-back pain, neck pain, and neck/R occiptal pain that pro...
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