Abaloparatide (parathyroid hormone)
Drug Class: Bone-forming agents
Brand Names: Tymlos
Dosages
80 mcg injection once a day.
Potential Side Effects
Dizziness, nausea, headache, palpitations.
Be Aware
Do not use if you have ever had bone cancer or radiation or if you have high blood levels of calcium. Urine tests should be done to monitor calcium excretion if you have urinary tract stones or a high calcium level. Should not be used in children. Do not take for more than 2 years.
LAST UPDATED: 06/09/2017
The Arthritis Today Drug Guide is meant for education – not self-medicating. Arthritis Today, the Arthritis Foundation and the Drug Guide Medical Review Panel do not endorse any products mentioned in this guide. While we endeavor to keep the information up to date, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness of the information provided.
