Teriparatide (Forteo®) is a recombinant form of parathyroid hormone, used in the treatment of advanced osteoporosis.
Administration
Teriparatide is administered by injection once a day in the thigh or abdomen. The recommended dose is 20 μg per day.
Uses
Teriparatide is a third-line agent in osteoporosis, after
calcium/
vitamin D supplementation and
bisphosphonates. The bisphosphonates are effective in a large majority of osteoporosis patients, and only a minority would normally require teriparatide.
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