Tereos

No, Tereos 750mcg Solution for Injection 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.

Tereos 750mcg Solution for Injection 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.

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 Tereos 750mcg Solution for Injection 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.

The doctor will decide whether the medicine is required for a patient or not. There are few conditions in which the use of Tereos 750mcg Solution for Injection 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.