Names and pronunciation
(par-a-thye′roid hor′mone) Natpara
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Drug reference
(par-a-thye′roid hor′mone) Natpara
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Func. class.: Parathyroid hormone analog
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USES: Adjunct to calcium and vitamin D to control hypocalcemia in those with hypoparathyroidism, who are not well controlled on calcium/Vitamin D alone
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CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hyper- sensitivity
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Black Box Warning: New primary maig- nancy
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DOSAGE AND ROUTES Hypoparathyroidism • Adult: SUBCUT Initial: 50 mcg daily Before use, serum calcium concentration should be >7.5 mg/dL and the 25-hydroxyvitamin D is adequate
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Available forms: Injection 25, 50, 75, 100 mcg multidose cartridges
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• Adult: SUBCUT Initial: 50 mcg daily Before use, serum calcium concentration should be >7.5 mg/dL and the 25-hydroxyvitamin D is adequate
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