The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment.
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Brand name :
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Teriparatide Acetate Inj.100 "Asahi Kasei"
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine is a synthetic human parathyroid hormone preparation. It is a diagnostic agent for parathyroid function.
It is usually used in the Ellsworth-Howard test.
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Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
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If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have hypercalcemia.
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If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
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Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
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Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is (( to be written by a healthcare professional))
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In general, this medicine is injected intravenously gradually over a period of 3 minutes or longer, once at the time of inspection.
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Pay attention to the following points for accurate diagnosis.
(A) Standard method
1. Do not take phosphorus absorption inhibitor or calcium agents. If you are taking these agents, the inspection will be conducted approximately 1 week after discontinuing those agents.
2. The day before the inspection, do not take dairy products.
3. On the day of inspection, breakfast must be non-dairy, and small in portion.
4. Every 1 hour from 9 am to 3 pm, water is ingested. The water amount for an adult is 200mL, for children, 5mL per 1 kg of body weight (upper limit 200mL) .
5. At 10 am, urinate completely.
6. Every 1 hour from 11 am to 4 pm, urine is collected.
7. At 1 pm, blood is collected and this medicine is injected immediately after.
(B) Modified method for infants
1. Do not give phosphorus absorption inhibitor or calcium agents. If the infant is given these agents, the inspection will be conducted approximately 1 week after discontinuing those agents.
2. The day before the inspection, do not give dairy products.
3. On the day of inspection, no meal can be given until the completion of the inspection.
4. Every 1 hour from 6 am to 12 pm, water is ingested. The water amount is 5mL per 1 kg of body weight (upper limit 200mL).
5. At 7 am, urinate completely .
6. Every 1 hour from 8 am to 1 pm, urine is collected.
7. At 10 am, blood is collected and this medicine is injected immediately after.
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Precautions while taking this medicine
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Possible adverse reactions to this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include hot flush, feverish, palpitation, tachycardia, decreased blood pressure, nausea, rash and hives. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, see your doctor immediately.
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facial pallor, cold sweat, shortness of breath [shock]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
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