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Friday, July 25, 2008

Forteo SubQ

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: TERIPARATIDE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (tare-ree-PAIR-ah-tide)

Forteo SubQ Overdose

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. Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness or weakness especially on standing.

Forteo SubQ Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Forteo SubQ Notes

Learn about other means of preventing bone loss including taking regular calcium and/or vitamin D supplements, weight-bearing exercise, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol intake.

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., calcium) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Forteo SubQ Storage

Refrigerate between 36-46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C) away from light and moisture. This medication may be injected immediately after removing from the refrigerator. Recap the pen when not in use. Do not freeze. Do not use this medication if it has been frozen. Each pen may be used for up to 28 days after the first injection. After 28 days of use, discard the pen, even if it still contains unused solution. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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