Teriparatide

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Forteo?
Brand Names: Canada: Forteo?

Uses

It is used to treat soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis).
Teriparatide helps bone mass and strength.

Dosing

How to take
It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin.
Follow what your doctor has told you to do.
Sit down before use.
Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.

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