Teriparatide

Teriparatide is a synthetic parathyroid hormone medication. Parathyroid hormone stimulates osteoblasts in formation of new bone.  

Parathyroid hormone, when constantly administered can actually result in resorption of bone, which would not be the desired effect of treatment; however, intermittent low doses of parathyroid hormone stimulate osteoblasts in formation of new bone. Teriparatide is dosed daily which aids in the pro-osteoblastic effects. 

Class Drugs

• Teriparatide

Class Mechanism of Action

Recombinant parathyroid hormone

• Stimulates osteoblasts to create new bone

Class Applications

Osteoporosis at high risk of fracture

Class Adverse Effects

Possible increased risk of osteosarcoma

Hypercalcemia

Drug Table

Drug Name	Application	Comments	Image
Teriparatide			"Terry Robe" "Parrot" "Tide"