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Forteo (teriparatide injection) is a recombinant form of human parathyroid hormone (PTH 1–34) indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in adults at high risk for fracture. It stimulates new bone formation by activating osteoblasts more than osteoclasts, leading to increased bone mineral density (BMD) and strength. Forteo is approved for use in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, men with primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis, and both sexes with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis who are at high fracture risk or have failed other therapies.
| Fact Table | |
| Formula | C181H291N55O51S2 |
| License | US FDA (2002); EMA |
| Bioavailability | ~95% (subcutaneous) |
| Legal status | Prescription only |
| Chemical Name | Teriparatide (recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-34) |
| Elimination half-life | ~1 hour (subcutaneous injection) |
| Dosage (Strength) | 20 mcg/day (pen delivers 28 doses; 600 mcg/2.4 mL) |
| Pregnancy | Category C – risk cannot be ruled out |
| Brands | Forteo, Terifrac (India), Bonsity (biosimilar) |
| Protein binding | Not protein-bound; rapidly cleared |
| PubChem CID | 16132397 |
| MedlinePlus | a605030 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:75039 |
| ATC code | H05AA02 |
| DrugBank | DB06285 |
| KEGG | D04572 |
| Routes of administration | Subcutaneous injection (abdomen or thigh) |
Forteo is administered subcutaneously once daily at a dose of 20 mcg, typically in the thigh or abdomen.
Patients should be instructed on proper self-injection technique and use of the pen. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation should be provided as needed.
Each 80 mcL dose contains:
Inactive ingredients:
Forteo is contraindicated in patients with:
Boxed Warning: In animal studies, teriparatide caused osteosarcoma. While the relevance to humans is unknown, use is limited to a lifetime maximum of 2 years.
Use caution in patients with urolithiasis, as teriparatide may raise serum calcium levels. Monitor serum calcium, urinary calcium excretion, and orthostatic blood pressure, particularly in the first weeks of therapy. Avoid use in patients at increased baseline risk of osteosarcoma. Not recommended in children or young adults with open epiphyses.
Common and potential side effects include:
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