Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Forteo  Forteo has 33 Side Effects total
7 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Forteo |
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| | Forteo is also known by the generic name Teriparatide
USES:
Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture.
This medication is not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing.
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Forteo has 7 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Forteo Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Forteo Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Forteo Critical Seriousness - Head and Neck Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Forteo Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Forteo Critical Seriousness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Forteo Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Forteo |
Forteo has 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements - Constipation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo Muscle Spasm is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Forteo |
Forteo Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Forteo has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Forteo has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Forteo has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Forteo has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Forteo has 14 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Forteo.
Forteo Subcutaneous Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Bone Metastases - Cancer Metastasis to Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.
Hepatic Osteodystrophy - Defect in Bone Development due to Liver Disease is a contraindication of Forteo.
Hypercalcemia - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Forteo.
Hyperparathyroid Bone Disease - Bone Disease due to Increased Activity Of The Parathyroid Gland is a contraindication of Forteo.
Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Forteo.
Malignant Bone Disease - Cancer of Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.
Osteomalacia - Softening of Bones is a contraindication of Forteo.
Osteosarcoma of Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.
Paget's Disease of Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.
Radiation Therapy Involving Bone is a contraindication of Forteo.
Renal Osteodystrophy - Generalized Changes in Bone associated with Renal Failure is a contraindication of Forteo.
Rickets is a contraindication of Forteo.
Contraindication Warnings
Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Forteo.
Urolithiasis - Stones in the Urinary Tract is a contraindication of Forteo. |
Forteo has 2 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Forteo 20 Mcg/Dose (600 Mcg/2.4 Ml) Sub-Q Pen Injector
Teriparatide 20 Mcg/Dose (600 Mcg/2.4 Ml) Sub-Q Pen Injector
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Forteo - Symptoms of overdose may include
nausea, vomiting, severe dizziness, unusual tiredness.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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