Forteo 560 mcg/2.24 mL (250 mcg/mL) prefilled pen delivering doses of 20 mcg Images
Generic Name: teriparatide
This medication has been identified as Forteo 560 mcg/2.24 mL (250 mcg/mL) prefilled pen delivering doses of 20 mcg. It is supplied by Eli Lilly and Company.
Forteo is used in the treatment of Osteoporosis and belongs to the drug class parathyroid hormone and analogs. Risk cannot be ruled out during pregnancy. Forteo 560 mcg/2.24 mL (250 mcg/mL) prefilled pen delivering doses of 20 mcg is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
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Forteo
- Generic Name
- teriparatide
- Strength
- 560 mcg/2.24 mL (250 mcg/mL) prefilled pen delivering doses of 20 mcg
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Drug Class
- Parathyroid hormone and analogs
- Pregnancy Category
- C - Risk cannot be ruled out
- CSA Schedule
- Not a controlled drug
- Labeler / Supplier
- Eli Lilly and Company
- National Drug Code (NDC)
- 00002-8400
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