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Teriparatide
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(ter i PAR a tide)

U.S. Brand Names
Parathar™ Injection

Generic Available

No


Pharmacological Index

Diagnostic Agent


Use

Diagnosis of hypocalcemia in either hypoparathyroidism or pseudohypoparathyroidism


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Usual Dosage

I.V.:

Adults: 200 units over 10 minutes


Dosage Forms

Powder for injection: 200 units hPTH activity (10 mL)


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