Ships from the UK with Techni-Ice and foil for cooling, with tracking. This does not come with any pen-tip needles from the manufacturer - just the applicator pen. However we include 10x8mm and 10x6mm Novofine pen needle tips in each shipment free of charge (regardless of quantity ordered). You will likely need more than this over time, so if you do not already have them on hand, order them here.

Forteo for Osteoporosis

FORTEO is a prescription medication used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become less dense, progressively weak, and brittle (prone to breaking). This disease is more prevalent in women during the postmenopausal stage. Having said that, this drug is prescribed for both men and women who have fractures arising from risk factors linked to the usage of glucocorticoid medications such as prednisone.

Note: Forteo should not be used in children and young adults whose bones are still developing.

What Is Forteo Injection?

Forteo comprises the active medication teriparatide, which permits the body to build new bone by boosting bone strength and density (thickness). This drug belongs to the class of parathyroid hormones (rDNA origin).

How Does Forteo Injection Work?

This drug comtains teriparatide, which promotes new bone growth to outpace old bone loss, making bones stronger and less prone to fracture.

Teriparatide exerts its osteoanabolic effects by attaching to the N-terminus of PTH type 1 receptors (PTH type R). G-protein coupled receptors are found on a variety of cells, including osteoblasts, osteocytes, and renal tubular cells. Teriparatide binding to PTH receptors on osteoblasts triggers the downstream PKA- and PKC-dependent signaling pathways that promote bone anabolism.

The effects of this drug are noticeable one hour after a subcutaneous injection that lasts an average of 2-4 hours.

Uses of Forteo Injection

Forteo is specifically recommended to:

• Treat osteoporosis in females who have completed menopause and are at high risk of bone fracture
• Increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis who are at high risk of bone fracture
• Manage osteoporosis in people who are at high risk of bone fracture because of long-term glucocorticoid therapy (a form of steroid medicine), such as prednisone. (This is also known as glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis).

How to Use Forteo Injection

Before you begin using teriparatide, and each time you obtain a refill, read the Medication Guide issued by your pharmacist. If you have any concerns, see your doctor or medical practitioner.

A healthcare expert should provide directions on how to use this drug properly. Moreover, read the user handbook for all preparation and usage instructions. Consult your clinician if any of the information is unclear.

Before usage, visually inspect this product for particles or discoloration. If one of these conditions exists, do not use the liquid.

Inject this drug into the thigh or abdomen as advised by your doctor, usually once daily. Clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol before administering each dosage. To reduce harm beneath the skin, rotate the injection location each time.

Forteo should be kept in the fridge. It is preferable to inject Forteo immediately after taking the pen out of the refrigerator. Be sure to remove and discard the pen needle after each usage. Next, recap the pen and immediately place it in the refrigerator.

To get the most out of this medication, take it daily. Use the medication at the same time each day. Such a strategy helps you remember the subsequent dosage.

Forteo Dosage Forms

Forteo is a liquid solution that comes in the form of a prefilled pen. It is administered subcutaneously once daily (an injection under your skin). To manage a dosage, insert a new pen needle into the Forteo pen and inject your dose.

To be injected subcutaneously: Adults should take 20mcg once a day.

If you forget to take Forteo, skip the missing dosage. You should not take more than one dosage of Forteo in a single day. Doing so may increase the risk of adverse effects.

The Forteo pen comes with 28 doses totaling 600 mcg of every 2.4 milliliters (mcg/mL) of liquid solution. Teriparatide is present as 250 mcg per milliliter of liquid solution.

Possible Side Effects of Forteo

Forteo might have mild to serious side effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for further information on the potentially harmful effects of this medication. Your physician will advise you on how to deal with any adverse reactions that are alarming or irritating.

Mild Side Effects

• Anxiety
• Body pain
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Gastritis 
• Insomnia 
• Joint pain
• Mood changes
• Muscle spasms
• Nausea

Most of these adverse effects should subside within a few days or weeks. However, if they worsen, see your doctor or pharmacist.

Serious Side Effects

• Constipation (temporary)
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Heartburn
• High blood pressure
• Increased sweating
• Leg cramps
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• vomiting (temporary)

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

• Difficulty breathing
• Hives
• Swelling of the mouth or throat
• Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction

Precautions and Warnings

If you have a known allergy to teriparatide or any of the inactive substances in this medication, you should not take it.

If you have symptoms of elevated calcium levels (e.g., nausea, vomiting, constipation, muscular weakness, poor energy), discontinue the usage and consult your doctor immediately.

If you have or have had kidney or bladder stones, talk to your doctor about how this drug may impact your medical condition and whether you need any additional monitoring.

Forteo should not be used on people who have bone cancer or are undergoing radiation treatment.

This medication is not recommended for those who have painful skin disorders caused by an excess of calcium.

Patients with autoimmune illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or psoriasis should not use this injection.

Forteo should not be used by those over the age of 65, pregnant women, or breastfeeding moms.

Refrigerate your Forteo delivery device between 36°F and 46°F (2°C and 8°C). Finally, do not discontinue the use of this medication without first consulting with your doctor.

Drug Interactions

An interaction between two drugs may not necessarily call for the discontinuation of one of them. Do not start, stop, or modify the dosage of any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Forteo might interact with;

• Digoxin (increases serum calcium)
• Furosemide
• Hydrochlorothiazide

Medications other than those mentioned above may interact with this drug. Inform your doctor or prescriber of any prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal drugs you are using. Also, inform them of any supplements you use. Coffee, alcohol, nicotine from cigarettes, or illicit drugs can interfere with the action of many medications. So, you should inform your doctor in case you use them.

Contraindications

Do not use FORTEO in patients with:

• Hypercalcemia
• Hypersensitivity to teriparatide or any of its excipients
• Increased activity of the parathyroid gland
• Increased alkaline phosphate
• Low blood pressure
• Metabolic bone diseases.

Alternative to Forteo

Before using any of the Forteo alternatives listed here, seek medical advice.

• Boniva 150mg
• Evenity 210mg
• Fosamax 70mg
• Prolia 60mg
• Tymlos 80mcg

Buying Forteo Capsules from a Trusted Online Store

Kiwi Drug offers affordable access to all medications to people on all continents. Subject to industry regulations, Kiwi uses professional pharmacists to ensure the clients receive the best services and maintain optimum quality of life. You require a prescription to purchase Forteo Injection. But this doesn’t mean you must come with a prescription from your doctor’s clinic. At Kiwi Drug store, a certified online doctor will review your medical profile and write you a prescription through the online doctor service, which you can use to buy the drug. Thus, purchasing Forteo Injection from Kiwi Drug, with or without a prescription, is straightforward and quick. It involves:

• Sign up and add the product to the cart
• Click the "Checkout Now" button
• Answer the questions presented on the next page
• Enter payment details and wait for your order to arrive