MCQ – 89296

Correct Answer � B Explanation

Ans. B Teriparatide

* Teriparatide is a recombinant fragment of human parathyroid hormone consisting of its first amino(N)-terminal 34 amino acids, and a potent osteoanabolic agent. 

* FDA approval done for following indications:

• Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with a high risk for fracture;

• Increase of bone mass in men with primary or hypogonadal osteoporosis at high risk for fracture;

• Treatment of men and women with systemic glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis at high risk for fracture