Natpara Alternatives Compared
| Natpara (parathyroid hormone) | Calcitriol | Teriparatide |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hypocalcemia, Hypoparathyroidism. Natpara may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets. Calcitriol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Teriparatide mimics the action of parathyroid hormone to regulate calcium and phosphate metabolism and is given to people with osteoporosis at high risk of fractures. It is injected under the skin... View more |
Related suggestions Hypoparathyroidism
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| More about Natpara (parathyroid hormone) | More about Calcitriol | More about Teriparatide | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Natpara has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Calcitriol has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Teriparatide has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 167 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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View all Natpara side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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N/A |
Rocaltrol | Bonsity, Forteo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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3.02 hours |
8 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A total of 5 drugs are known to interact with Natpara:
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A total of 90 drugs are known to interact with Calcitriol:
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A total of 6 drugs are known to interact with Teriparatide:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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January 23, 2015 |
August 17, 1978 |
November 26, 2002 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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Tums Regular Strength
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Rocaltrol
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Rayaldee
Rayaldee is used for hyperparathyroidism secondary to renal impairment
Yorvipath
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Tums Extra Strength 750
Tums Extra Strength 750 is used for duodenal ulcer, erosive esophagitis, GERD, indigestion, stomach ulcer
Calciferol
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Tums Ultra 1000
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Further information
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