Forteo
Warnings
What may interact with FORTEO?
-Digoxin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take FORTEO
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Bone disease other than osteoporosis
-High levels of calcium in the blood
-History of cancer in the bone
-Kidney stone
-Paget's disease
-Parathyroid disease
-Receiving radiation therapy
-An unusual or allergic reaction to teriparatide, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using FORTEO?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. You may need blood work while you are taking this medication.
You should make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D while you are taking this medication. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your care team.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Talk to your care team about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancers if you take this medication.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store the pens in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Use the pen quickly after taking out of the refrigerator and recap and return to refrigerator right after using. Protect from light. Get rid of any unused medication 28 days after the first injection from the pen. Get rid of any unopened, unused medication after the expiration date on the label.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, ask your pharmacist or care team how to get rid of this medication safely.
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