Arterial supply of the upper limb. Dr Omar Bashir et al. The arterial supply of the upper limb is derived from the subclavian artery. The right subclavian artery originates from the brachiocephalic artery, which is the first branch of the aortic arch. The left subclavian artery originates directly from the aortic arch, being the third branch.
Teriparatide is a portion of human parathyroid hormone (PTH), amino acid sequence 1 through 34, of the complete molecule (containing 84 amino acids). Endogenous PTH is the primary regulator of calcium and phosphate metabolism in bone and kidney.
The safety and efficacy of FORTEO have not been evaluated beyond 2 years of treatment. Consequently, use of the drug for more than 2 years during a patient's lifetime is not recommended. Multi-dose prefilled delivery device (pen) for subcutaneous injection containing 28 daily doses of 20 mcg. The FORTEO delivery device (pen) is available in the following package size: 2.4 mL prefilled delivery device NDC 0002-8400-01 (MS8400).