Forteo 600mcg Injection is a man-made version of parathyroid hormone used to treat men and postmenopausal women who have severe osteoporosis with a high risk of fractures. It works by stimulating new bone formation, which improves bone density and decreases the risk of spinal fractures.

Forteo 600mcg Injection is used to make the bones stronger, and to reduce the risk of fractures by stimulating bone formation.

Uses of Forteo Injection

Osteoporosis

Benefits of Forteo Injection

In Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. Forteo 600mcg Injection helps treat osteoporosis in men as well as in women after menopause. It slows down the rate at which bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your risk of breaking a bone. The injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You can help improve the strength of your bones by doing regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and Vitamin D and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective.

Side effects of Forteo Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Forteo

Joint pain
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Nausea
Leg cramps

How to use Forteo Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Forteo 600mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Forteo 600mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Forteo 600mcg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Forteo 600mcg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Forteo 600mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Forteo 600mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Forteo 600mcg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Forteo 600mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Forteo 600mcg Injection should be injected every day under the skin (subcutaneous injection) of the thigh or abdomen.
Do not take it for more than 2 years.
You may have low blood pressure and dizziness during the initial few days.
If you feel dizzy (light-headed) after injection, sit or lie down until you feel better.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, constipation, low energy, or muscle weakness. These may be signs of high calcium levels in your blood.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Parathyroid Hormone Analogs

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Bone formation stimulator -PTH analogue

Patient concerns

Can I continue Forteo injection I am taking for last 3months

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Continue only after consult with your doctor

Severe pain in heels and ankles, and pain in lower back. Tests conducted revealed some concerns with bone density (particularly high fracture risk for AP Spine L1-L4), and out of range results for Hydroxy Vit D ESR and HSCRP (3.84 mg/L). Patient has taken the medicines but would like to seek second opinion before proceeding with the prescribed injections (which are clearly very expensive). Pain has subsided since taking the medicines.

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Orthopaedics

She has age related osteoporosis. Treatment suggested is absolutely correct. And i agree with it. U can consider inj terifrac. Which is a cheaper Indian alternative but forteo is the best if u can afford it

User feedback

Patients taking Forteo 600mcg Injection

Once A Day

65%

Once A Month

28%

Once A Week

Twice A Day

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Excellent

22%

Average

11%

What were the side-effects while using Forteo 600mcg Injection?

Nausea

50%

Limb pain

50%

FAQs

Is Forteo 600mcg Injection a steroid?

No, Forteo 600mcg Injection is not a steroid. However, this medicine may be used to treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of steroids. Generally, this medicine is used to treat osteoporosis in women of postmenopausal age group and in men who have increased risk of fracture.

Can I take this medication in long term for osteoporosis?

Forteo 600mcg Injection should not be taken for longer than 2-year course. It is important to inform the doctor if you have taken this medication in the past, as you should not receive more than one treatment of 24 months course more than once in your lifetime.

How is Forteo 600mcg Injection stored at home?

Always keep this medicine stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of about 2°C to 8°C. Be cautious, the temperature should not decrease further as freezing may cause the medicine to get damaged and can lead to loss of activity. Therefore, avoid placing the Forteo 600mcg Injection pens close to the ice compartment of the refrigerator. If properly stored this medication can be used up to 28 days after the first injection. If the pen is not empty within 28 days please discard it safely.

Who should not use Forteo 600mcg Injection?

The doctor will decide whether the medicine is required for a patient or not. There are few conditions in which the use of Forteo 600mcg Injection should be avoided such as in patients with kidney impairment, Paget’s disease, any type of bone cancers or unexplained high levels of serum calcium. It should also be avoided by children, young adult or growing age, pregnant or lactating females. Hence, before starting the medication inform the doctor about any medical condition and the medication you are taking. This will help the doctor to design a proper therapy for you.

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