Abaloparatide
Tymlos (abaloparatide) is a synthetic protein analog used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk for fractures. It is administered as a daily subcutaneous injection and works by stimulating new bone formation, thereby increasing bone mineral density.
Tymlos is an injectable osteoporosis medication that stimulates bone formation to reduce fracture risk in high-risk patients.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1921077
- Generic
- Tymlos
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk for fractures, and to increase bone density in men with osteoporosis at high risk for fractures. High risk is typically defined as patients with a history of osteoporotic fracture or those who have failed or are intolerant to other available osteoporosis therapies.
Abaloparatide is a synthetic analog of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP). It binds to and activates the parathyroid hormone receptor (PTH1R) on osteoblasts, stimulating bone formation and increasing bone mineral density.
Contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, Paget's disease, or history of skeletal malignancies. Carries a boxed warning for potential risk of osteosarcoma based on animal studies; use is generally limited to 2 years. Common side effects include hypercalcemia, dizziness, headache, nausea, and injection site reactions. Requires proper storage (refrigeration) and is administered via daily subcutaneous injection.
Official drug label
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