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Terifort is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Osteoporosis. The alternative uses of Terifort have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Terifort depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Terifort also has some side effects, the most common being Anemia, Sciatica. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Terifort can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Terifort are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Terifort has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Terifort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Terifort related warnings section.
Terifort can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Terifort in conditions like Paget's Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Terifort contraindications section.
Additionally, Terifort may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Terifort is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Terifort is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Terifort safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Terifort on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Terifort safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Terifort for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Terifort on the Kidneys?
Terifort rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Terifort on the Liver?
Terifort may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Terifort on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Terifort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Terifort should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Terifort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Terifort habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Terifort has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Terifort does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Terifort only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Terifort in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Terifort
Terifort may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Terifort
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Terifort with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user;Forteo® (teriparatide)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 339