Teriparitide

Were you looking for information about Teriparatide? Teriparitide is a common misspelling of teriparatide.
 
Teriparatide is an osteoporosis medication specifically approved for men and postmenopausal women. The drug is a manufactured version of parathyroid hormone, which works by regulating calcium and phosphate in the body. Teriparatide is available by prescription and comes in an injectable form. While most people tolerate the drug well, potential side effects include joint pain, leg cramps, and dizziness.
 
(Click Teriparatide for more information on how the drug works to treat osteoporosis, when and how it should be injected, and what you should be aware of before starting treatment.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;