With Stronger Bones, You Move
Use proper safety precautions when administering these daily injections.
Taking Teriparatide Injection
Inject Teriparatide Injection one time each day in your thigh or abdomen (lower stomach area).* Talk to a healthcare provider about how to rotate injection sites. It is not effective as an oral medication.
* You should not use teriparatide injection for more than 2 years over your lifetime unless your healthcare provider finds that you need longer treatment because you have a high chance of breaking your bones.
The Teriparatide Injection delivery device uses a needle significantly smaller than a typical flu shot needle, and contains enough medication to last 28 days. It is set to give a 20-mcg dose of medicine each day.†
† Needles sold separately.
Once-daily dosing
Pre-filled pen contains 28 doses
Self-administer any time of day
Consult your healthcare provider for instructions on how to properly use the Teriparatide Injection delivery device. Refer to the User Manual for further directions.
Download transcriptImportant Information
Medication may be injected on an empty stomach.- Teriparatide Injection should appear clear and colorless. Do not use if there are particles present, or if it is cloudy or colored.
- Inject immediately upon removing the device from the refrigerator. After each use, safely dispose of the needle, recap the delivery device, and promptly return it to the refrigerator.
- Inject once daily in your thigh or abdomen (lower stomach area).
- Teriparatide Injection may be taken any time of day. Attempt to establish a regular schedule for your injection.
- Do not take more than 1 injection in the same day.
- Taking too much Teriparatide Injection may result in nausea, vomiting, weakness, or dizziness. Contact your healthcare provider immediately.
- Do not transfer the medicine from the delivery device to a syringe. This can result in an incorrect dosage.
How to Travel with Teriparatide Injection
Be sure to store your Teriparatide Injection delivery device in the refrigirator, between 36° F to 46° F (2° C to 8° C). Do not freeze, or use if it has been frozen. Do not use after the expiration date printed on the delivery device and packaging.
Disposal of Pen Needles and Delivery Device
- Be sure to remove the pen needle before disposing of the delivery device.
- Dispose of the delivery device and used needles as instructed by your healthcare provider, local and state laws, and relevant policies.
Troubleshooting the Teriparatide Injection Delivery Device
If your Teriparatide Injection delivery device is not working properly, please review the troubleshooting guide in the manual
For instructions on how to use, refer to the User Manual.
Indications & Important Safety Information
Indications
Teriparatide Injection is a prescription medicine used in both men and postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for having bone fractures—defined as those who have had a fracture related to osteoporosis, who are at high risk for fracture, or who cannot use other osteoporosis treatments. It is also used for treating osteoporosis associated with glucocorticoid medicines, such as prednisone, in patients who are at high risk for fracture.
Important Safety Information
Do not use Teriparatide Injection if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Serious allergic reactions may occur.
Before taking Teriparatide Injection, inform your healthcare provider if you have a bone disease other than osteoporosis; have bone cancer or a history of bone cancer, have trouble injecting yourself, are a child or young adult whose bones are still growing, have had radiation therapy, have a greater risk of getting bone cancer, have been diagnosed with too much calcium in your blood, have or have had a skin condition with wounds caused by too much calcium, have or have had kidney stones, take medicines that contain digoxin, are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed, or have any other medical conditions. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take.
Teriparatide can cause serious side effects, including bone cancer, increased calcium in your blood, worsening of your kidney stones, and a decrease in blood pressure upon changing positions. Dizziness, accelerated heartbeat, or a feeling of faintness may occur, usually within four hours of taking Teriparatide Injection, and typically go away within a few hours. You should not use Teriparatide Injection for more than two years during your lifetime unless your healthcare provider finds that you need longer treatment.
Other side effects include pain, nausea, and joint aches.
Injection site reactions can include pain, swelling and bruising.
If symptoms persist, stop taking Teriparatide Injection and call your healthcare provider.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088 to report any additional negative side effects to the FDA.
For additional safety information, please see the Medication Guide and Prescribing Information, including the full User Manual which accompanies the delivery device.
