View Forteo overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Preexisting hypercalcemia, metabolic bone diseases (including hyperparathyroidism & Paget's bone disease) other than primary osteoporosis or glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Unexplained elevations of alkaline phosphatase. Prior external beam or implant RT to the skeleton. Skeletal malignancies or bone metastases. Severe renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.
Slight & transient elevations of serum Ca conc following administration; increased urinary Ca excretion. Active or recent urolithiasis. Episodes of transient orthostatic hypotension. Increased osteosarcoma incidence w/ long-term administration. May impair ability to drive or operate machine. Hepatic impairment. Moderate renal impairment. Women of childbearing potential should use effective
contraception methods. Younger adult & premenopausal women. Not to be used in childn & young adult w/ open epiphyses.
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