TERIFRAC 250 MCG PEN

Overview

TERIFRAC 250 MCG PEN is a Schedule H drug.

TERIFRAC 250 MCG PEN is composed of: TERIPARATIDE (250.0 MCG)

Teriparatide is a prescription medication used to treat both men and postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for having broken bones. Teriparatide is a synthetic hormone that is similar to the one the body makes naturally (parathyroid hormone). It works by causing the body to build new bone and increase bone strength by regulating calcium and phosphate. Teriparatide comes in an injectable form that is given once daily. It is injected just under the skin of the stomach area or thigh.

Usage

TERIPARATIDE is generally used to treat: Osteoporosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for TERIFRAC 250 MCG PEN and its Constituents


  • This medication is not recommended for use in children or young adults whose bones are still growing.
  • Avoid smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol. Smoking or heavy drinking can reduce your bone mineral density, making fractures more likely.
  • It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
  • It is not known whether teriparatide passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
  • Teriparatide is injected under the skin. You may be shown how to use injections at home. Do not give yourself this medicine if you do not understand how to use the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.
  • Teriparatide should be clear and colorless. Do not use the medicine if it has changed colors, looks cloudy, or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
  • To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Symptoms of Overdosage

TERIPARATIDE over-dosage can result in: Nausea, Vomit, Dizziness, Head Headache

Common Side-Effects

TERIPARATIDE : Abdomen Pain, Confusion, Constipation, Depressed Mood, Dry Mouth, Head Headache, Slurred Speech, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Loss Of Appetite, Bad Taste In Mouth, Weakness (generalized), Nausea, Increased Thirst, Fatigue (tiredness), Vomit, Weight Loss (unintentional), Arms Pain, Jaws Pain, Cough, Fainting, Fever, Chills, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Body Excessive Sweating, Wheezing

Serious Side-Effects

TERIPARATIDE : Labored Breathing, Difficulty Breathing, Irregular Heartbeat, Shortness Of Breath, Chest Pain

Disease Interactions

TERIPARATIDE can interfere with: Paget’s Disease, Bone Neoplasm, Vitamin D Deficiency, Renal Osteodystrophy, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypotension, Acute Renal Failure, Lithiasis, Renal

Technical Classification

TERIPARATIDE is categorized as: PARATHYROID HORMONE AND ANALOGS / HORMONES

Available Alternatives for TERIFRAC 250 MCG PEN

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BONOTIODE 250 MCG INJINR 13600 for 1 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 250.0 MCG
ELEVOSTEO INJINR 15750 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 250 MCG
GEMTIDE 250MCG INJINR 12000 for 3 ML CARTRIDGETERIPARATIDE 250 MCG
OSTEOTIDE 250MCG INJINR 8950 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 250.0 MCG
OSTEOTIDE INJINR 7200 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 250 MCG
TERIFRAC 250 MCG PENINR 1100 for 1 PENTERIPARATIDE 250.0 MCG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BOMASTREN 750MG INJINR 12857.1 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 750.0 MG
BONISTA 250MG INJINR 7117.5 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 250.0 MG
BONISTA INJINR 12640 for 1 INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 250 MCG/ML
BONMAX PTH 750 MCG CARTRIDGEINR 6900 for 3 ML CARTRIDGETERIPARATIDE 750.0 MCG
BONMAX PTH 750MG INJINR 6900 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 750.0 MG
BONMAX PTH CUSTOMISED 750 MCG AUTOPENINR 2999 for 1 AUTOPENTERIPARATIDE 750.0 MCG
BONMAX PTH INJINR 6900 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 750 MG
BONOTIODE PENFILLINR 1100 for 3 ML PENFILLTERIPARATIDE
FORTEO 600MCG INJINR 23462 for 2.4 ML PRE-FILLED PENTERIPARATIDE 600.0 MCG
FORTEO INJINR 23462 for 1 PACKTERIPARATIDE 250 MCG/ML
GEMTIDE 750MG CARTRIDGEINR 12000 for 3 ML CARTRIDGETERIPARATIDE 750.0 MG
TEREOS 750MCG INJINR 12640 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 750.0 MCG
TERIFORT 750MG INJINR 7297.65 for 1 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 750.0 MG
TERIFRAC 750MCG INJINR 7500 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 750.0 MCG
TERIFRAC 750MCG PENFILLINR 1100 for 1 PENFILLTERIPARATIDE 750.0 MCG
TERIFRAC INJINR 7500 for 3 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 750 MCG
TERIPARATIDETERIPARATIDE
TRICIUM PTHINR 1200 for 1 ML PENFILLTERIPARATIDE NAN
TRICIUM PTH 750 MCG INJINR 4500 for 1 ML INJECTIONTERIPARATIDE 750.0 MCG
TRICIUM PTH PENFILLINR 1200 for 1 ML PENFILLTERIPARATIDE
ZOTIDE 750 MCG CARTRIDGEINR 7000 for 3 ML CARTRIDGETERIPARATIDE 750.0 MCG
ZOTIDE INJINR 7000 for 3 ML CARTRIDGETERIPARATIDE 750 MCG
ZOTIDE PENFILL 750MCGINR 1500 for 1 ML PENFILLTERIPARATIDE 750.0 MCG