Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Injection

About Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj

Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj belongs to the class of medication called ‘anabolic (promoting bone formation) agent’ indicated for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in adults and helps to strengthen the bone. This medicine also helps to reduce the risk of spine and hip fractures. Osteoporosis is a medical condition in which bone becomes thin or weak. The chance of developing osteoporosis increases with age, after menopause or by taking corticosteroid medications (such as prednisone) for a long period. If proper treatment is not provided then it can even result in broken bones.

Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj contains Teriparatide a synthetic form of the human parathyroid hormone, which helps to regulate calcium metabolism. Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj works by causing the body to build new bone by increasing bone strength and bone mass density (BMD) (thickness) and reduce the risk of fractures by stimulating bone formation. It also increases the thickness of bone and rebuilds bones which reduces the risk of spine and hip fractures.

Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj can cause side effects like nausea, vomiting,  joint pain, leg cramps, swelling/redness at the injection site, upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation, runny nose, cough, and throat irritation. Most of these side effects of Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Consult your doctor before taking Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.  Tell your doctor that you are taking Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj before you have any lab test as this medicine could interfere with the results. Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position. To avoid this problem, get out of bed slowly, resting your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj to rule out any side effects. Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj is a cold chain medicine, and so it has to be stored in the refrigerator between 2-8 degrees Celsius else its efficiency might be lost. Do not store in the freezer or the fridge.

Uses of Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis

Medicinal Benefits

Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj is a synthetic form of a natural human hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH) that is prescribed to prevent and treat osteoporosis in persons with weak bones. It prevents the loss of bones that happens after menopause and helps to rebuild bones. Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj contains Teriparatide which works by causing the body to build new bone and by increasing bone strength and bone mass density (BMD) (thickness) and reduce the risk of fractures by stimulating bone formation. It also increases the thickness of bone and rebuilds bones which reduces the risk of spine and hip fractures. Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj is also indicated for the treatment of increasing bone mass in people with osteoporosis, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis.

Directions for Use

Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Joint pain,
• Leg cramps
• Swelling/redness at the injection site
• Feeling dizzy, tired, or weak
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Runny nose
• Cough
• Throat irritation

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels) or an overactive parathyroid gland, metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body) and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food), kidney stones, kidney problems (moderate renal impairment), Paget’s disease of bone (abnormal bone changes), history of skeletal malignancies. It is important that your doctor check your progress regularly to make sure that Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj can increase the amount of calcium in your blood or urine. Talk to your doctor before or while using Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj if you have continuing nausea, vomiting, constipation, low energy or muscle weakness. These may be signs there is too much calcium in your blood. Consult your doctor before taking Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; your doctor will prescribe you Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Do not take Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj for longer durations unless prescribed by your doctor. If your condition does not improve even after taking the Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj full course, please consult your doctor.  Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj may increase the risk of having cancer while taking longer durations. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this risk. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj as it could lead to increased drowsiness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj to rule out any side effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interaction: Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj may interact with a medicine used to treat heart disease (digoxin, digitalis), medication is used to treat psoriasis (calcitriol topical, calcipotriene topical), water pills (furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide).

Drug-Food interaction: No interaction found.

Drug-Disease interaction: Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj is not allowed to use in some patients dealing with hyperparathyroidism, malignancy (cancer), metabolic bone disorder, orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when standing up from sitting or lying down), renal impairment, urolithiasis (stone formation in the bladder or urinary tract).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

• DIGOXIN
• DIGITALIS
• CALCITRIOL
• CALCIPOTRIENE
• FUROSEMIDE
• HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL UNSAFE – You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj. Alcohol intake, along with Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj, may cause increased drowsiness.   PREGNANCY CAUTION – It is advised not to take Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor as Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj is a pregnancy category C drug. Your doctor will prescribe Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj only if the benefits outweigh the risks.   BREAST FEEDING CAUTION – It isn’t known if Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj passes into breast milk. If it does, it may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. Talk to your doctor if you breastfeed your child.   DRIVING CAUTION – It may cause dizziness, fatigue and blurring of vision; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel drowsy.   LIVER CAUTION – Dose adjustment may be needed. Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.   KIDNEY CAUTION – Tell your doctor if you have kidney disorders as after checking the health condition, a doctor will decide that this medicine is safe to prescribe or not.   CHILDREN CAUTION – Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj should not be given to children or adolescents whose age is less than 18 years. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.  

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

• A person should consume calcium and vitamin D in their diet as it helps make stronger bones and avoid everyday osteoporosis dangers.
• A post-menopausal woman should limit salt intake as it can pose a high risk of losing more bone minerals than other women of the same age.
• Do regular exercise like weight-bearing exercises which are important for maintaining bone health.
• Calcium is important for making bones strong. Vitamin D is equally important, which helps to ensure the absorption and retention of calcium in bones, so take food high in calcium and vitamins.

Special Advise

• Certain diagnostic test like blood test measures the level of calcitonin in your blood and bone density scan is used to check bone mineral density (BMD).
• Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj should not be prescribed for patients at increased baseline risk of osteosarcoma (bone cancer).
• Clinical monitoring of urine tests or serum electrolyte concentrations is recommended.
• Do not take Osteri 600Mcg/2.4Ml Inj for longer durations unless prescribed by your doctor.