Terifrac Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Teriparatide (750mcg) |
Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
Chemical Class | Parathyroid Hormone Analogs |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | HORMONES |
Action Class | Bone formation stimulator -PTH analogue |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 702 |
FAQ
Terifrac Injection Reviews
Terifrac should be injected under the skin or given by a healthcare professional. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit from it. Usually, it is recommended to take it for a maximum period of 2 years. However, follow the doctor’s advice and complete the course even if you feel better. It should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 2°C to 8°C.
Some common side effects of this medicine include joint pain, injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, and redness) and leg cramps. consult with your doctor if any of these bother you or do not go away.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have kidney stones or any other kidney problems, as it can cause an increase in the amount of calcium in blood or urine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should also consult with their doctors before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise a bone scan to monitor the progress of your treatment.
How Terifrac Injection Works
How to Use Terifrac Injection
Benefits of Terifrac Injection
- In Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. Terifrac helps treat osteoporosis in men as well as in women after menopause. It slows down the rate at which bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your risk of breaking a bone. The injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You can help improve the strength of your bones by doing regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and Vitamin D and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective.
Uses of Terifrac Injection
- Osteoporosis
Terifrac Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- You may have low blood pressure and dizziness during the initial few days.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
- If you feel dizzy (light-headed) after injection, sit or lie down until you feel better.
- Do not take it for more than 2 years.
- Terifrac should be injected every day under the skin (subcutaneous injection) of the thigh or abdomen.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, constipation, low energy, or muscle weakness. These may be signs of high calcium levels in your blood.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Teriparatide. Indianapolis, Indiana: Lilly France; 2008.
- Bikle DD. Agents That Affects Bone Mineral Homoestasis. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 766.
- Teriparatide injection [Prescribing Inforamtion]. Indianapolis, IN: : Lilly USA, LLC; 2021.
- Friedman PA. Agents Affecting Mineral Ion Homeostasis and Bone Turnover. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1300