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Ferotide is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acromegaly. The alternative uses of Ferotide have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ferotide. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Ferotide are Weight gain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ferotide as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ferotide go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Ferotide's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Ferotide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ferotide related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Ferotide since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Ferotide are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Ferotide with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ferotide is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Ferotide 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Ferotide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ferotide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ferotide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ferotide 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 since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Ferotide should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ferotide for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ferotide
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Ferotide together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ferotide
Information about the interaction of Ferotide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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