Tymlos

Generic name:abaloparatide [ a-BAL-oh-PAR-a-tide ]
Drug class:Parathyroid hormone and analogs

Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD. Last updated on Mar 4, 2021.

What is Tymlos?

Tymlos is a man-made form of parathyroid hormone that exists naturally in the body. Abaloparatide increases bone mineral density and bone strength, which may prevent fractures.

Tymlos is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who have a high risk of bone fracture.

It is not recommended that people use Tymlos for more than 2 years during their lifetime.

Warnings

Tymlos has caused bone cancer (osteosarcoma) in animals but it is not known whether this would occur in people using this medicine. Talk with your doctor about your own risk.

Call your doctor at once if you have bone pain, unusual body aches, or a lump or swelling under your skin.

Avoid smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol.Smoking or heavy drinking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Tymlos if you are allergic to abaloparatide.

Tymlos is not for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing.

To make sure Tymlos is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• Paget's disease or a bone disease other than osteoporosis;

• high blood levels of calcium or alkaline phosphatase;

• overactive parathyroid glands;

• bone cancer or radiation treatment involving your bones; or

• a kidney stone.

Abaloparatide has caused bone cancer (osteosa...