{"id":24764,"date":"2022-08-31T07:33:59","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T07:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=24764"},"modified":"2022-09-01T07:35:08","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T07:35:08","slug":"teriparatide-teva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/teriparatide-teva\/","title":{"rendered":"Teriparatide Teva &#8211; Teriparatide uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>20 micrograms\/80 microliters&nbsp;solution for injection&nbsp;in pre-filled&nbsp;pen&nbsp;teriparatide<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Teriparatide Teva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva contains the active substance teriparatide, which is used to make bones stronger and reduce the risk of bone fractures by stimulating bone formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva is used to treat\u00a0osteoporosis\u00a0in adults.\u00a0Osteoporosis\u00a0is a disease that causes the bones in the body to become thin and fragile.\u00a0The disease is particularly common in postmenopausal women,\u00a0but can also occur in men.\u00a0Osteoporosis\u00a0is also common in patients receiving\u00a0corticosteroids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The teriparatide contained in Teriparatide Teva may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Teriparatide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Teriparatide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to teriparatide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have an increased amount of\u00a0calcium\u00a0in the blood (hypercalcemia).<\/li><li>if you have severe kidney problems.<\/li><li>if you have previously been diagnosed with bone <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/getting-a-cancer-message\/\">cancer<\/a> or other cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the bone.<\/li><li>if you have a certain type of bone disease.\u00a0Tell your doctor if you have a bone disease.<\/li><li>if you have unexplained high levels of\u00a0alkaline\u00a0phosphatase in your blood, which suggests that you may have Paget&#8217;s disease of bone (a disease with abnormal changes in the bones of the skeleton).\u00a0Consult your doctor if you are unsure.<\/li><li>if you have received radiation therapy involving the bone structure.<\/li><li>if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva may cause an increased amount of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;in the blood or urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before or while using Teriparatide Teva:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have persistent nausea, vomiting, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/constipation\/\">constipation<\/a>, low energy, or muscle weakness.\u00a0It could be a sign that you have too much\u00a0calcium\u00a0in your blood.<\/li><li>if you suffer from\u00a0kidney stones\u00a0or have had\u00a0kidney stones in\u00a0the past.<\/li><li>if you suffer from kidney problems (moderately impaired kidney function).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients become dizzy or have a fast heart rate after the first\u00a0doses.\u00a0Therefore, inject the first\u00a0doses\u00a0of Teriparatide Teva where you can quickly sit or lie down if you feel dizzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended treatment period of 24 months should not be exceeded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva should not be used in young adults.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva should not be used in children or adolescents (under 18 years of age).<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Teriparatide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might be using other medicines.\u00a0This is because in some cases they can affect the effect of each other (eg digoxin\/digitalis, a medicine for the treatment of heart disease).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Teriparatide Teva if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u00a0If you are a\u00a0fertile\u00a0woman, you should use a safe method of contraception during treatment with Teriparatide Teva.\u00a0If you become pregnant, treatment with Teriparatide Teva should be stopped.\u00a0Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people may feel dizzy after&nbsp;injection&nbsp;with Teriparatide Teva.&nbsp;If you feel dizzy, do not drive or use tools or machines until you feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0A description of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teriparatide Teva contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) of\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0dose, i.e. it is almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Teriparatide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 20 micrograms, which is injected under the skin (&nbsp;subcutaneously&nbsp;) in the thigh or abdomen, once a day.&nbsp;Take your medicine at the same time each day to make it easier to remember to take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inject Teriparatide Teva every day for as long as prescribed by the doctor.&nbsp;The total duration of treatment with Teriparatide Teva should not exceed 24 months.&nbsp;You should not receive more than one 24-month course of treatment in your lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva can be taken with a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the instructions for use, which can be found in the packaging and further down in this text, under the heading User instructions, how to use the Teriparatide Teva pen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needles are not included in the package.\u00a0Becton Dickinson injection needles for pens 29 to 31 gauge (diameter 0.25-0.33 mm) and length 12.7, 8, or 5 mm can be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inject Teriparatide Teva immediately after removing the pen from the refrigerator, as described in the instructions for use.\u00a0Return the pan to the refrigerator immediately after use.\u00a0Use a new needle for each\u00a0injection\u00a0and discard it after use.\u00a0Do not store the pen with the needle attached.\u00a0Never share your Teriparatide Teva pen with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Teriparatide Teva, your doctor may&nbsp;prescribe&nbsp;supplements of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;and&nbsp;vitamin&nbsp;D.&nbsp;How much of these medicines you should take each day is determined by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva can be taken without regard to meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Teriparatide Teva &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Too large a\u00a0dose\u00a0can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Teriparatide Teva or cannot take it at the usual time,<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>take an\u00a0injection\u00a0as soon as possible on the same day.\u00a0Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a missed\u00a0dose.\u00a0Do not take more than one\u00a0injection\u00a0on the same day.\u00a0Do not try to make up for the missed\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Teriparatide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are considering stopping Teriparatide Teva treatment, you should talk to your doctor.&nbsp;Your doctor will consult with you and decide how long you should continue with Teriparatide Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have further questions about this medicine, contact your doctor or pharmacist<strong>.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> in the arms and legs (frequency: very common, may affect more than 1 in 10 users) and nausea, headache, and dizziness (frequency: common).\u00a0If you feel dizzy after\u00a0injection\u00a0one, sit or lie down until you feel better.\u00a0If you do not improve, a doctor should be contacted before continuing the treatment.\u00a0Cases of fainting have been reported with the use of teriparatide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel discomfort such as skin redness, pain, swelling,\u00a0itching, bruising or minor bleeding at the injection site (frequency: common), this usually disappears within a few days or weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, a doctor should be contacted as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some patients have experienced allergic reactions shortly after\u00a0injection, such as shortness of breath, facial swelling, rash, and chest pain (frequency: rare).\u00a0In rare cases, serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions including\u00a0anaphylactic reactions\u00a0may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using Teriparatide Teva and contact your doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>increased cholesterol levels in the blood<\/li><li>Depression<\/li><li>neuralgic (nerve) pain in the legs<\/li><li>feeling of weakness<\/li><li>irregular heartbeats<\/li><li>shortness of breath<\/li><li>increased sweating<\/li><li>muscle cramps<\/li><li>decreased energy<\/li><li>fatigue<\/li><li>chest pain<\/li><li>low&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>heartburn (pain or burning sensation below the breastbone)<\/li><li>nausea (vomiting)<\/li><li>hernia&nbsp;in the esophagus<\/li><li>low&nbsp;hemoglobin&nbsp;or low&nbsp;red blood cell count&nbsp;(&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>increased heart rate<\/li><li>abnormal heart sound<\/li><li>shortness of breath<\/li><li>hemorrhoids<\/li><li>urine leakage<\/li><li>increased need to empty the bladder<\/li><li>weight gain<\/li><li>kidney stones\u00a0are<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pains<\/a> in muscles and pains in joints.\u00a0<em>Some patients have had such severe cramps or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/back-hurts\/\">back pain<\/a> that they had to be treated in the hospital<\/em><\/li><li>increase in the amount of calcium in the blood<\/li><li>increase in the amount of uric acid in the blood<\/li><li>increase in an\u00a0enzyme\u00a0called alkaline phosphatase.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>impaired renal function, including\u00a0renal failure<\/li><li>swelling, mainly in the hands, feet, and legs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Teriparatide Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton and pen after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva should always be stored in a refrigerator (2\u00a0\u00a0<sup>o<\/sup>\u00a0C &#8211; 8\u00a0\u00a0<sup>o<\/sup>\u00a0C) both in unopened and opened packaging.\u00a0Teriparatide Teva can be used for up to 28 days after the first\u00a0injection, as long as the pen is stored in a refrigerator (2\u00a0\u00a0<sup>o<\/sup>\u00a0C &#8211; 8\u00a0\u00a0<sup>o<\/sup>\u00a0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva must not be frozen.&nbsp;Avoid placing the pens near the freezer section of the refrigerator to prevent them from freezing.&nbsp;Do not use Teriparatide Teva if it is or has been frozen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After 28 days, the pen must be discarded, even if it is not empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva contains a clear and colorless solution.&nbsp;Do not use this medicine if solid particles have formed in the solution or if the solution is cloudy or colored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is teriparatide.\u00a0A pre-filled\u00a0pen\u00a0of 2.4 ml contains 600 micrograms of teriparatide (equivalent to 250 micrograms per ml)<\/li><li>Other ingredients are concentrated acetic acid, sodium acetate trihydrate, mannitol, metacresol, and water for injections.\u00a0In addition, hydrochloric acid solution and\/or sodium hydroxide solution may have been added for\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Teriparatide Teva is a colorless and clear solution.\u00a0It is supplied in an\u00a0ampoule\u00a0enclosed in a pre-filled pen.\u00a0Each pen contains 2.4 ml of solution, which is enough for 28 doses.\u00a0The package contains either 1 or 3 pens or a multipack with 3 pens (3 packages with 1 pen).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be provided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Teriparatide Teva contains the active substance teriparatide, which is used to make bones stronger and reduce the risk of bone fractures by stimulating bone 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