Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gemtide Cartridge. Please consult your doctor.
Gemtide Cartridge may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Gemtide Cartridge during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Gemtide Cartridge may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Gemtide Cartridge should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gemtide Cartridge may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Gemtide Cartridge is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
There is limited information available on the use of Gemtide Cartridge in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Gemtide Cartridge is a synthetic form of a natural human hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). It works by increasing the number and activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts). This strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures.
The doctor will decide whether the medicine is required for a patient or not. There are few conditions in which the use of Gemtide should be avoided such as in patients with kidney impairment, Paget’s disease, any type of bone cancers or unexplained high levels of serum calcium. It should also be avoided by children, young adult or growing age, pregnant or lactating females. Hence, before starting the medication inform the doctor about any medical condition and the medication you are taking. This will help the doctor to design a proper therapy for you.
No, Gemtide is not a steroid. However, this medicine may be used to treat osteoporosis caused by long-term use of steroids. Generally, this medicine is used to treat osteoporosis in women of postmenopausal age group and in men who have increased risk of fracture.
Always keep this medicine stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of about 2°C to 8°C. Be cautious, the temperature should not decrease further as freezing may cause the medicine to get damaged and can lead to loss of activity. Therefore, avoid placing the Gemtide pens close to the ice compartment of the refrigerator. If properly stored this medication can be used up to 28 days after the first injection. If the pen is not empty within 28 days please discard it safely.
Gemtide should not be taken for longer than 2-year course. It is important to inform the doctor if you have taken this medication in the past, as you should not receive more than one treatment of 24 months course more than once in your lifetime.
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