Teriparatide
- SubcutTeriparatideForteo
- Mechanism of Action
- Synthetic parathyroid hormone (PTH). Continuous PTH administration primarily stimulates osteoclast differentiation, while intermittent PTH administration (daily teriparatide) primarily stimulates osteoblast differentiation.
Clinical Use
- Indication
- Severe post-menopausal osteoporosis or osteoporosis in males, that is refractory to other medications.
- Contraindications
- Adverse Effects