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What is the most important information I should know about Forteo?
• As a part of drug testing, Forteo was given to rats forteo pen needles. Some of these ratsdeveloped osteosarcoma, a bone cancer forteo pen needles. Osteosarcoma in humans is a serious butvery rare cancer forteo pen needles. It is not known if humans treated with Forteo also have ahigher chance of getting osteosarcoma forteo pen needles. Discuss with your doctor the risks andbenefits associated with use of Forteo forteo pen needles.
• Forteo may cause dizziness or fast heartbeats after an injection forteo pen needles. Injectthe medication in a location where you can sit or lie down following the injectionshould dizziness or fast heartbeats occur forteo pen needles.
What is Forteo?
• Forteo is a man-made form of the naturally occurring hormone parathyroid forteo pen needles. Forteo forms new bone, increases bone mineral density and bone strength, andas a result, reduces the chance of getting a broken bone forteo pen needles.
• Forteo is used for men and women with osteoporosis who are at high riskfor bone fractures forteo pen needles.
• Forteo may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide forteo pen needles.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Forteo?
• Do not use Forteo without first talking to your doctor if you
· have Paget's disease of the bone;
· have unexplained high levels of alkaline phosphatase in the blood,which may indicate Paget's disease;
· are a child or young adult;
· have ever been diagnosed with bone cancer or other cancers that havespread (metastasized) to the bones;
· have had radiation therapy involving the bone;
· have a bone disease other than osteoporosis; or
· have a high level of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia) forteo pen needles.
• You may not be able to take Forteo, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above forteo pen needles.
• Forteo is in the FDA pregnancy category C forteo pen needles. This means that it is notknown whether Forteo will be harmful to an unborn baby forteo pen needles. Do not use Forteo withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant duringtreatment forteo pen needles.
• It is not known whether Forteo passes into breast milk forteo pen needles. Do not use Forteowithout first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby forteo pen needles.
How should I use Forteo?
• Use Forteo exactly as directed by your doctor forteo pen needles. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you forteo pen needles.
• Forteo is administered by injection using a prefilled delivery device forteo pen needles. Your doctor or other healthcare provider will give you detailed instructionson how to inject the medication forteo pen needles.
• Forteo is usually injected once a day into the thigh or abdomen (lowerstomach area) forteo pen needles. Follow your doctor's instructions forteo pen needles.
• Forteo can be injected at any time of the day forteo pen needles. It may be easier to rememberto use Forteo if it is used at about the same time each day forteo pen needles.
• It is important to use Forteo regularly to get the most benefit forteo pen needles.
• Forteo may cause dizziness or fast heartbeats after an injection forteo pen needles. Injectthe medication in a location where you can sit or lie down following the injectionshould dizziness or fast heartbeats occur forteo pen needles.
• Use Forteo shortly after you take the pen out of the refrigerator forteo pen needles. Recapthe pen and put it back into the refrigerator right after use forteo pen needles.
• The same pen can be used for up to 28 days after the first injectionfrom the pen forteo pen needles. Throw away the pen after 28 days of use, even if it is not completelyempty forteo pen needles.
• Do not Forteo that is discolored or cloudy or that has particles in it forteo pen needles. It should be clear and colorless forteo pen needles. Do not use Forteo after the expiration dateprinted on the pen or pen packaging forteo pen needles.
• Dispose of all needles and syringes in an appropriate, puncture-resistantdisposal container forteo pen needles.
• Your doctor may want to perform blood or urine tests during treatmentto determine your response to Forteo forteo pen needles.
• Store Forteo pens in the refrigerator at 36 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit(2 to 8 degrees Celsius) forteo pen needles. Do not freeze the medication forteo pen needles. Do not use any medicationthat has been frozen forteo pen needles.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Use the missed dose as soon as you remember within the same day forteo pen needles. If youdo not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and only use the dosefor that day forteo pen needles. Do not use a double dose forteo pen needles.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek medical attention forteo pen needles.
• Symptoms of a Forteo overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness,and headache forteo pen needles.
What should I avoid while using Forteo?
• There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity during treatmentwith Forteo unless otherwise directed by your doctor forteo pen needles.
What are the possible side effects of Forteo?
• Stop using the medication and seek emergency medical attention if youexperience a rare allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives) to Forteo forteo pen needles.
• As a part of drug testing, Forteo was given to rats forteo pen needles. Some of these ratsdeveloped osteosarcoma, a bone cancer forteo pen needles. Osteosarcoma in humans is a serious butvery rare cancer forteo pen needles. It is not known if humans treated with Forteo also have ahigher chance of getting osteosarcoma forteo pen needles. Discuss with your doctor the risks andbenefits associated with use of Forteo forteo pen needles.
• Most side effects from Forteo are mild and include dizziness and legcramps forteo pen needles. If you become lightheaded or have fast heartbeats after an injection,sit or lie down until you feel better forteo pen needles. If you do not feel better, call yourhealthcare provider before continuing treatment forteo pen needles.
• Contact your healthcare provider if you have continuing nausea, vomiting,constipation, low energy, or muscle weakness forteo pen needles. These may be signs there is toomuch calcium in your blood forteo pen needles.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur forteo pen needles. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome forteo pen needles.
What other drugs will affect Forteo?
• Before using Forteo, tell your doctor if you are taking digoxin (Lanoxin,Lanoxicaps, Digitek) forteo pen needles. You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoringduring treatment forteo pen needles.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Forteo forteo pen needles. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including herbal products forteo pen needles.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Forteo written for healthprofessionals that you may read forteo pen needles.
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