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Teriparatide

Forteo

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Endocrine

Routes

SC

Indications

hypoparathyroidismHypoparathyroidism refractory to calcitriolNon-union fracture healing

Mechanism of Action

Recombinant PTH(1-34) that at intermittent low doses stimulates osteoblast activity more than osteoclast activity, increasing bone formation.

Side effects & warnings

Osteosarcoma risk with prolonged use (rodent studies). Hypercalcemia possible. Investigational in veterinary medicine for fracture healing.

Species with Teriparatide dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Weak×1Extrapolated×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Veterinary Orthopedics Literature Review

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)SC5–10 mcg/kgq24hWeakVeterinary Orthopedics Literature Review
Cat (Domestic)SC5–10 mcg/kgq24hExtrapolatedVeterinary Orthopedics Literature Review

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