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Ferotide 0.1 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acromegaly. Ferotide 0.1 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Ferotide 0.1 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ferotide 0.1 Injection include Weight gain. While these are the most often observed Ferotide 0.1 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ferotide 0.1 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Ferotide 0.1 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Ferotide 0.1 Injection related warnings talks about Ferotide 0.1 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Ferotide 0.1 Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ferotide 0.1 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Ferotide 0.1 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ferotide 0.1 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Ferotide 0.1 Injection is used to treat the following -
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 Ferotide 0.1 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Ferotide during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Ferotide 0.1 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Ferotide in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Ferotide is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ferotide 0.1 Injection on the Kidneys?
Ferotide may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ferotide 0.1 Injection on the Liver?
Ferotide can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Ferotide 0.1 Injection on the Heart?
Ferotide may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ferotide 0.1 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ferotide 0.1 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ferotide 0.1 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ferotide 0.1 Injection since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Ferotide 0.1 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ferotide 0.1 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ferotide 0.1 Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ferotide 0.1 Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ferotide 0.1 Injection
Information about the interaction of Ferotide 0.1 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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