Osteotide
Osteotide Products are primarily used for
Osteoporosis
About Osteotide Products
Uses of Osteotide Products
Teriparatide is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at high risk of fractures.
Osteotide Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Osteotide are Nausea, Joint pain, Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, Constipation, Pain, High blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Inflammation of the nose, Cough, Pharyngitis.
How Osteotide Products work
Teriparatide is a synthetic form of a natural human hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). It works by increasing the number and activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts). This strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures.
Patient Concerns about Osteotide Products
Frequently asked questions about Osteotide Products
Frequently asked questions about Teriparatide
Q. Is Osteotide 250mcg Injection a steroid?
No, Osteotide 250mcg Injection is not a steroid. However, this medicine may be used to treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of steroids. Generally, this medicine is used to treat osteoporosis in women of postmenopausal age group and in men who have increased risk of fracture.
Q. Can I take this medication in long term for osteoporosis?
Osteotide 250mcg Injection should not be taken for longer than 2-year course. It is important to inform the doctor if you have taken this medication in the past, as you should not receive more than one treatment of 24 months course more than once in your lifetime.
Q. How is Osteotide 250mcg Injection stored at home?
Always keep this medicine stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of about 2°C to 8°C. Be cautious, the temperature should not decrease further as freezing may cause the medicine to get damaged and can lead to loss of activity. Therefore, avoid placing the Osteotide 250mcg Injection pens close to the ice compartment of the refrigerator. If properly stored this medication can be used up to 28 days after the first injection. If the pen is not empty within 28 days please discard it safely.
Q. Who should not use Osteotide 250mcg Injection?
The doctor will decide whether the medicine is required for a patient or not. There are few conditions in which the use of Osteotide 250mcg Injection should be avoided such as in patients with kidney impairment, Paget’s disease, any type of bone cancers or unexplained high levels of serum calcium. It should also be avoided by children, young adult or growing age, pregnant or lactating females. Hence, before starting the medication inform the doctor about any medical condition and the medication you are taking. This will help the doctor to design a proper therapy for you.
Products for Osteotide
Osteotide 250mcg Injection
vial of 3 ml Injection
MRP
₹8950
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Osteotide 750mg Injection
prefilled syringe of 1 Injection
MRP
₹10500
Not Available