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The document discusses the drug Forteo, which is a synthetic version of parathyroid hormone used to treat osteoporosis. It rebuilds bone, while other osteoporosis drugs inhibit bone breakdown. Forteo is injected under the skin and is only approved for 24 months of use due to lack of long term safety data. It is intended for use in men with osteoporosis and postmenopausal women who have had fractures, are at high risk, or have not responded to other treatments. Common side effects include injection site reactions, back spasms, depression, and leg cramps. The document also mentions that Ranbaxy Laboratories launched the first generic version of this drug called Bonista in collaboration with

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Forteo

The document discusses the drug Forteo, which is a synthetic version of parathyroid hormone used to treat osteoporosis. It rebuilds bone, while other osteoporosis drugs inhibit bone breakdown. Forteo is injected under the skin and is only approved for 24 months of use due to lack of long term safety data. It is intended for use in men with osteoporosis and postmenopausal women who have had fractures, are at high risk, or have not responded to other treatments. Common side effects include injection site reactions, back spasms, depression, and leg cramps. The document also mentions that Ranbaxy Laboratories launched the first generic version of this drug called Bonista in collaboration with

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Forteo- Injection

hi manoj,
one more brand 'Bonmax PTH' is available from Zydus ,
i purchased it for my mother & it costed me around Rs 6,000,
the inj. for 6th month they will provide us free as a compliance discount, you can contact on their toll free no.
18001030404
best of luck
akhilesh

Read more: Teriparatide (Forteo) Drug Information - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions |
Medindia http://www.medindia.net/doctors/drug_information/teriparatide.htm#ixzz3HJXJE4nU

Forteo for Osteoporosis

Teriparatide (Forteo) is a synthetic version of the human parathyroid hormone, which
helps to regulate calcium metabolism. It promotes the growth of new bone, while
other osteoporosis medications improve bone density by inhibiting bone resorption, or
breakdown. It is the only osteoporosis medicine approved by the FDA that rebuilds
bone.
Forteo should be used only in men with osteoporosis and postmenopausal women.

How is Forteo Taken?
Teriparatide (Forteo) is self-injected into the skin. Because long-term safety is not yet
established, it is only FDA-approved for 24 months of use. It reduces spine fractures in
women with known osteoporosis, but reduction of hip fracture risk is currently
unproven.
Who Should Take Forteo?
Men who have osteoporosis and postmenopausal women can take Forteo.

Forteo is not used to prevent osteoporosis or to treat mild osteoporosis.
This drug should be used if you've had at least one bone fracture due to thinning bones,
you are at high risk of fractures, or you haven't responded to other osteoporosis
therapies.

What Are the Side Effects of Forteo?
Forteo's side effects may include:
Itching, swelling, redness at injection site
Back spasms
Depression
Leg cramps
Heartburn


Forteo is part of the Parathyroid Hormones class and treats Osteoporosis. Parathyroid
hormones are used to treat osteoporosis. They work by strengthening the bones and
preventing breakage. Forteo is only available as a brand name drug.


Teriparatide - Teriparatide is a man-made form of a hormone called parathyroid that
exists naturally in the body. Teriparatide increases bone density and increases bone
strength to help prevent fractures.
Teriparatide is used to treat osteoporosis in men and women who have a high risk of bone
fracture.

Ranbaxy Labs launches Bonista-Teriparatide injection
for Osteoporosis
INDIATIMES NEWS NETWORK Apr 3, 2008, 12.33pm IST

MUMBAI: Ranbaxy Laboratories has launched Bonista-Teriparatide injection for the treatment of
Osteoporosis, in collaboration with Virchow Biotech, Hyderabad.
Ranbaxy is the first company to launch this bio generic product in the world. The product has been
indigenously researched at Virchow Biotech and developed with and from the Department of Science and
Technology.

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