Tymlos
Warnings
What may interact with TYMLOS?
Interactions have not been studied.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take TYMLOS?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bone disease other than osteoporosis
-high levels of calcium in the blood
-high levels of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase in the blood
-history of cancer in the bone
-kidney stone
-Paget''s disease
-parathyroid disease
-receiving radiation therapy
-an unusual or allergic reaction to abaloparatide, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using TYMLOS?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
You may get dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
You should make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin D while you are taking this medicine. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.
Talk to your doctor about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancers if you take this medicine.
Pens should never be shared. Even if the needle is changed, sharing may result in passing of viruses like hepatitis or HIV.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store unopened pens in the refrigerator between 2 and 8 degrees C (36 and 46 degrees F). Do not freeze. Avoid exposure to heat. Throw away any unopened medicine after the expiration date on the label.
After the first use, store your pen for up to 30 days at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Do not store with a needle attached to the pen. Use the pen for only 30 days. Throw away your pen 30 days after first opening it even if the pen still contains medicine.
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