Product Description

Gemfrac 600 mcg Pen contains Teriparatide 600 mcg, a prescription medicine used for the treatment of osteoporosis in patients at a high risk of bone fractures. Teriparatide is a synthetic form of a part of human parathyroid hormone and helps stimulate new bone formation.

🔹 Key Uses
Gemfrac 600 mcg Pen may be used for:

Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of fractures
Treatment of osteoporosis in men at high risk of fractures
Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in eligible patients
Reducing the risk of certain osteoporosis-related bone fractures

🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Teriparatide 600 mcg
Medicine class: Bone anabolic agent / Parathyroid hormone analogue
Dosage form: Prefilled injection pen

🔹 How It Works
Teriparatide works by stimulating osteoblasts, the cells responsible for building new bone. With appropriate daily administration, it helps promote new bone formation, improve bone density, and strengthen bones.

🔹 Key Benefits

Helps stimulate new bone formation
Helps increase bone mineral density
Helps strengthen bones
Helps reduce the risk of fractures in appropriate high-risk patients
Used for certain severe or high-risk osteoporosis conditions

🔹 Dosage and Administration
The dose and duration of treatment should be determined by a qualified healthcare professional.

Use exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
It is generally administered as a subcutaneous injection.
Follow the instructions provided for correct use and storage of the injection pen.
Do not change the dose or treatment schedule without medical advice.
Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake may be recommended by your doctor.

🔹 Possible Side Effects
Common side effects may include:

Nausea
Dizziness
Headache
Leg cramps
Joint pain
Injection-site reactions

Serious side effects may include significant increases in calcium levels, severe dizziness or fainting, or allergic reactions.

🔹 Precautions and Warnings

Use only under medical supervision.
Inform your doctor if you have high calcium levels, kidney problems, kidney stones, or certain bone diseases.
Your doctor may recommend regular monitoring of calcium levels.
Dizziness or a drop in blood pressure may occur after administration, particularly when starting treatment.
Follow the prescribed storage instructions for the injection pen.
Seek urgent medical attention for signs of a severe allergic reaction, fainting, or severe or persistent symptoms.