Terrosa

Terrosa

teriparatide

Manufacturer:

Alvogen

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Teriparatide
Indications/Uses
Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women & men at increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis associated w/ sustained systemic glucocorticoid therapy in women & men at increased risk of fracture.
Dosage/Direction for Use
20 mcg once daily by SC in thigh or abdomen.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Preexisting hypercalcaemia. Metabolic bone diseases including hyperparathyroidism & Paget's disease of bone other than primary osteoporosis of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis. Unexplained elevations of alkaline phosphatase. Prior external beam or implant RT to skeleton. Skeletal malignancies or bone metastases. Severe renal impairment.
Special Precautions
Transient elevations of serum Ca conc; increased urinary Ca excretion. Increased osteosarcoma incidence w/ long-term administration. Active or recent urolithiasis; episodes of transient orthostatic hypotension. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Moderate renal impairment. Hepatic impairment. Women of childbearing potential should use effective methods of contraception during treatment; premenopausal women. Pregnancy & lactation. Not to be used in childn & adolescents <18 yr or young adult w/ open epiphyses.
Adverse Reactions
Pain in limb. Anaemia; hypercholesterolaemia; depression; dizziness, headache, sciatica, syncope; vertigo; palpitations; hypotension; dyspnoea; nausea, vomiting, hiatus hernia, GERD; increased sweating; muscle cramps; fatigue, chest pain, asthenia, mild & transient inj site events eg, pain, swelling, erythema, localised bruising, pruritus & minor bleeding at inj site.
Drug Interactions
Transiently increased serum Ca w/ digitalis.
MIMS Class
Agents Affecting Bone Metabolism
ATC Classification
H05AA02 - teriparatide ; Belongs to the class of parathyroid hormones and analogues. Used in the management of calcium homeostasis.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Terrosa soln for inj 20 mcg/80 microL
Packing/Price
28 dose x 1's
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