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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?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Zotide for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Zotide safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Zotide in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Zotide on the Kidneys?
Zotide rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zotide on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Zotide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Zotide only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Zotide on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Zotide. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
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?
Forming a habit of Zotide has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zotide since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Zotide should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zotide in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zotide
Zotide may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
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