Eli-Lilly Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
Forsteo Inj 20mcg/80ul 1PFP
Teriparatide 20 mcg
Inclusive of all taxes · Pack of 1 Inj
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Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Forsteo (teriparatide) is not safe and is strictly contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Product Summary:
Forsteo contains teriparatide, a recombinant form of part of human parathyroid hormone. When administered intermittently, it stimulates new bone formation and increases bone strength.
Who It's For:
Primarily adults with severe osteoporosis who have a high risk of fractures, particularly when other osteoporosis treatments are unsuitable or insufficient.
Key Benefits:
Stimulates new bone formation Increases bone mineral density Helps reduce the risk of certain osteoporotic fractures Improves bone strength
- Generic name
- Teriparatide 20 mcg
- Manufacturer
- Eli-Lilly Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
- Form
- Injection
- Pack size
- Pack of 1 Inj
- Prescription
- Not required (OTC)
- MRP
- Rs.35,900
Uses
Primary Use:
Treatment of severe osteoporosis in adults at high risk of fractures.
Also Used For:
Osteoporosis associated with prolonged corticosteroid therapy in appropriate patients Patients who have inadequate response or intolerance to other osteoporosis therapies
Who May Benefit:
Patients with established severe osteoporosis and a high fracture risk, as determined by a physician.
Warnings & interactions
Warnings:
Can cause temporary dizziness or a drop in blood pressure after injection; sit or lie down if this occurs. Monitor calcium levels when clinically appropriate. Use only for the prescribed treatment duration. Patients with kidney stones or elevated calcium levels require medical assessment before treatment.
Avoid If:
Hypercalcemia Severe kidney impairment Unexplained elevation of alkaline phosphatase Previous skeletal radiation therapy Bone malignancy or bone metastases Certain metabolic bone diseases other than osteoporosis Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Interactions:
Caution with digoxin, as teriparatide-induced increases in serum calcium may increase the risk of digitalis toxicity. Other osteoporosis medicines and calcium/vitamin D supplements should be used according to the physician's plan.
Common side effects
nausea, headache, dizziness, leg cramps, joint pain, and injection-site reactions.
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