Tymlos
Osteoporosis, Postmenopause
Treatment
3 FDA approvals
4 Active Studies for Tymlos
Treatment for
Osteoporosis
What is Tymlos
Abaloparatide
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Abaloparatide (known as Tymlos) is a synthetic peptide used to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fracture. Abaloparatide stimulates bone formation while limiting bone resorption, which could make it more convenient and easier to take than other bone-strengthening drugs. The FDA approved Abaloparatide in 2017.
Tymlos
is the brand name
Tymlos Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Tymlos
Abaloparatide
2017
1
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Abaloparatide, also known as Tymlos, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses which include high risk of fracture Osteoporosis and Osteoporosis .
high risk of fracture Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Postmenopause
Effectiveness
How Tymlos Affects Patients
Abaloparatide (BA058) is a drug being studied for its ability to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It is based on human parathyroid hormone-related protein (hPTHrP), which helps create new bone. Unlike parathyroid hormone, which mostly affects calcium and bone breakdown, PTHrP encourages the formation of new bone. Clinical trials have shown that higher doses of this drug result in increased bone mineral density and more bone formation.
How Tymlos works in the body
Abaloparatide works by attaching to a particular type of receptor in target cells, which then triggers a signaling pathway. This pathway, known as cAMP and ERK-1/2, causes the cell to respond in a more short-term way, than other receptors.
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested portion of Tymlos is contingent upon the identified condition. The measure of dosage fluctuates, as per the delivery technique (e.g. Injection, solution or Injection, solution - Subcutaneous) specified in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Postmenopause
, 2.0 mg/mL
, Subcutaneous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous
Osteoporosis
, 2.0 mg/mL
, Subcutaneous, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Subcutaneous
Warnings
Tymlos has one contraindication, and so should not be employed when having any of the circumstances stated in the following table.
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Tymlos.
Common Tymlos Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Acetohexamide
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Acetohexamide can be decreased when used in combination with Abaloparatide.
Carbutamide
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Carbutamide can be decreased when used in combination with Abaloparatide.
Chlorpropamide
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Chlorpropamide can be decreased when used in combination with Abaloparatide.
Glibornuride
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Glibornuride can be decreased when used in combination with Abaloparatide.
Gliclazide
Minor
The therapeutic efficacy of Gliclazide can be decreased when used in combination with Abaloparatide.
Tymlos Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Abaloparatide may cause an increase in osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in rats, though this has not been proven to happen in humans. People with Paget's disease, open growth plates, or other skeletal malignancies should avoid this treatment. Abaloparatide may also lead to high levels of calcium in the blood, so people with hyperthyroidism or hypercalcemia should not take it. Overdosing on abaloparatide may cause high calcium levels, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fast heart rate, low blood pressure when standing, and headaches. There is no known
Tymlos Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tymlos?
Currently, five active trials are exploring the possibility of utilizing Tymlos to reduce the risk of fracture in Osteoporosis patients.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Postmenopause
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Osteoporosis
0 Actively Recruiting
Tymlos Reviews: What are patients saying about Tymlos?
5
Patient Review
4/27/2021
Tymlos for osteoporosis in postmenopausal woman at high risk for fracture
5
Patient Review
7/24/2019
Tymlos for Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
4.7
Patient Review
2/5/2020
Tymlos for osteoporosis in postmenopausal woman at high risk for fracture
4
Patient Review
6/28/2022
Tymlos for osteoporosis in postmenopausal woman at high risk for fracture
3
Patient Review
7/10/2022
Tymlos for osteoporosis in postmenopausal woman at high risk for fracture
2.7
Patient Review
1/27/2019
Tymlos for Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
2.3
Patient Review
9/28/2019
Tymlos for Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
2.3
Patient Review
1/1/2020
Tymlos for osteoporosis in postmenopausal woman at high risk for fracture
2.3
Patient Review
7/15/2021
Tymlos for osteoporosis in postmenopausal woman at high risk for fracture
2.3
Patient Review
2/27/2020
Tymlos for osteoporosis in postmenopausal woman at high risk for fracture
1
Patient Review
4/26/2019
Tymlos for Decreased Bone Mass Following Menopause
Patient Q&A Section about tymlos
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is TYMLOS safer than Forteo?
"Tymlos is promoted as being a better version of Forteo with a 43% reduction in relative risk of nonvertebral fractures. However, relative risk can be an inaccurately high statistic. The truth is that for both drugs, there was only a 2-4% reduction in the absolute risk of non vertebral fractures."
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How long do you take TYMLOS for?
"Tymlos is only recommended for two years of use, after which its effectiveness decreases and side effects increase. Patients are supposed to follow up Tymlos treatment by using bisphosphonates for several years to maintain bone density gains."
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What are the side effects of the drug TYMLOS?
"High calcium levels in urine (hypercalciuria) can cause symptoms such as dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, and vertigo."
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Is Tymlos the same as Prolia?
"The drug Tymlos contains the active ingredient abaloparatide, while Prolia contains denosumab. These drugs work differently, belonging to different medication classes."
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What kind of drug is TYMLOS?
"TYMLOS is a prescription medicine used to prevent fractures in postmenopausal women with thinning and weakening bones, as well as to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk for bone fractures."
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What is the side effects of Tymlos?
"High levels of calcium in the urine (hypercalciuria) can cause dizziness, nausea, headache, palpitations, fatigue, upper abdominal pain, and a spinning sensation (vertigo)."
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Is Tymlos safer than Forteo?
"Tymlos promises to be a more effective version of Forteo, with a 43% reduction in the relative risk of non-vertebral fractures. However, relative risk can be a misleadingly high statistic. In reality, both drugs only offer a 2-4% reduction in the absolute risk of non-vertebral fractures."
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Does Tymlos increase bone density?
"Women with T-scores of -2.5 or lower have osteoporosis. Femoral neck (upper thighbone): -2.6. Women with T-scores of -2.5 or lower have osteoporosis.
At the start of the trial, the average T-score for the women was -2.9 in the lumbar spine (lower back) and -2.6 in the femoral neck (upper thighbone). A T-score of -2.5 or lower indicates osteoporosis. The trial showed that, compared to the placebo group, the group of women taking TYMLOS had significant increases in bone mineral density in both the spine and hip."
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