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Zotide is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Osteoporosis. The alternative uses of Zotide have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Zotide depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Zotide include Anemia, Sciatica. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zotide can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Zotide are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zotide is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Zotide has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zotide related warnings section.
Zotide is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Paget's Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zotide contraindications section.
Besides this, Zotide may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zotide, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zotide 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 Zotide safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Zotide on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Zotide safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Zotide in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Zotide is unavailable.
What is the effect of Zotide on the Kidneys?
Zotide rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zotide on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Zotide. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Zotide on the Heart?
Zotide can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Zotide 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 Zotide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zotide habit forming or addictive?
Zotide does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zotide will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Zotide should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Zotide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zotide
Some foods when eaten with Zotide can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zotide
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zotide with alcohol.
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