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Forsteo 20mcg/80ul penfill injection

Brand: Eli Lilly

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Forsteo 20mcg/80ul penfill injection is composed of Teriparatide (20mcg)

Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture.

Introduction

How To Use

  • Inject teriparatide under the skin.
  • To help remember, take teriparatide at the same time.
  • Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
  • Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.

Expert Advice

Do not increase the quantity than prescribed by the doctor. If the condition persists or worsens, or if you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right away. Do not flush teriparatide down the toilet. Keep teriparatide out of the reach of children. Store the teriparatide at room temperature. Keep teriparatide away from sunlight.

Primary Uses

Indications

This medicine is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in post-menopausal women and men, who have high risk of getting fractures.

Side Effects

GI orders (including nausea, reflux and hemorrhoids), palpitation, dyspnea (shortness of breath), headache, fatigue, depression, dizziness, vertigo, anemia, increased sweating, muscle cramps, sciatica, myalgia (muscle pain), arthralgia (joint pain), less common urinary disorders, rarely hypersensitivity reactions, syncope (fainting), headache, limb pain, hypercholesterolaemia (high cholesterol in the blood), hypotension (low blood pressure) and chest pain.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor before using teriparatide during pregnancy for a better analysis.

Lactation

Research suggests that this medicine should not be taken by lactating women. Consult your doctor for further assistance. 

Driving

Its use has shown a risk of drowsiness; therefore avoid using it while driving.

Liver

Consult your doctor before using teriparatide for a better analysis if you have liver disease.

Kidney

Consult your doctor before using teriparatide for a better analysis if you have kidney disease.

Alcohol

The use of alcohol should be limited or avoided while using teriparatide.

Precautions

Patients who are allergic to teriparatide or any of its components should consult the doctor before taking it. If taking any vitamins, nutritional supplements, or herbal products are taken then consult the doctor before using teriparatide. If any sort of swelling is experienced, consult your doctor immediately. Using teriparatide, especially in high concentrations, might result in severe pain.

Contraindications

Pre-existing hypercalcaemia, skeletal malignancies, bone metastases, metabolic bone diseases, including Paget’s disease, and hyperparathyroidism, previous radiation therapy to the skeleton. Several kidney impairment.

FAQS

For how long can we use teriparatide?

Do not use more than directed by your doctor.

For how long does it take teriparatide to show its effect?

It starts to show its effect within a few minutes of administration.

Does teriparatide have medicine interactions?

Yes, it has medicine interactions to make it more effective.

How effective is teriparatide?

Teriparatide is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting fractures. It is similar to a natural hormone in your body (parathyroid hormone). It works by increasing bone mass and strength. This effect helps to decrease the risk of getting a fracture.

Does teriparatide cause stomach irritation?

It does not usually cause stomach irritation when used at recommended doses.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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