Parathyroid Hormone
About Parathyroid Hormone
Parathyroid Hormone belongs to the class of medications called hormones. It is primarily used to treat hypocalcemia caused by hypoparathyroidism. Hypocalcemia is a curable condition that occurs when the calcium levels in your blood are abnormally low. Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder in which the body fails to produce enough parathyroid hormone [PTH; a natural substance required to regulate calcium levels in the blood].
Parathyroid Hormone contains Parathyroid hormone. It works by allowing the body to absorb more calcium into the blood.
A healthcare professional will administer Parathyroid Hormone. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects, including tingling, tickling, or burning feeling of the skin, a sense of numbness, pain in the arms, legs, joints, stomach, or neck, headache and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor.
Parathyroid Hormone should not be used to treat low calcium levels in the blood in people whose condition can be controlled by calcium and vitamin D alone. So, before taking the Parathyroid Hormone, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using. Parathyroid Hormone should not be used in pregnant women or nursing mothers unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy or nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Parathyroid Hormone.
Uses of Parathyroid Hormone
Medicinal Benefits
Parathyroid Hormone contains Parathyroid hormone, which belongs to the hormone class of drugs and is mostly used to treat hypocalcemia caused by hypoparathyroidism. It works by allowing the body to absorb more calcium into the blood. Parathyroid Hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood. Precise calcium levels are crucial in the human body since even tiny changes can cause muscle and nerve problems.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Parathyroid Hormone
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Low energy
- Muscle weakness
- Tingling, tickling, or burning feeling of the skin
- Sense of numbness
- Pain in the arms, legs, joints, stomach, or neck
- Headache
- Diarrhea
Drug Warnings
Do not take Parathyroid Hormone if you are allergic to its ingredients. If you are unsure, check with your healthcare professional. Inform your doctor if you are taking medicines other than Parathyroid Hormone. Care and close monitoring should be exercised when using this agent in patients with hypercalcemia, bone diseases such as Paget's disease, bone cancer, or cancer that has spread to the bone and severe renal impairment or on dialysis. So, inform about all your medical conditions, sensitivities, and all medications you are using.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Parathyroid Hormone may interact with medicines used to manage and treat heart failure and certain arrhythmias (e.g. digoxin, digitoxin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Parathyroid Hormone may interact with various disease conditions, including hypercalcemia, bone diseases such as Paget's disease, bone cancer, or cancer that has spread to the bone and severe renal impairment or on dialysis.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionConsuming alcohol along with Parathyroid Hormone is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
cautionParathyroid Hormone should be used in pregnant women only if clinically needed, and the benefits outweigh the risks. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionBefore taking this medicine, the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor. Your doctor may advise discontinuing the medication or breastfeeding based on your medical condition.
Driving
cautionIt is not known whether Parathyroid Hormone alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver
cautionLimited information was available about using Parathyroid Hormone in patients with liver disease. Inform your doctor before receiving the Parathyroid Hormone if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionCare and close monitoring should be exercised when using this agent in patients with severe renal impairment or on dialysis. Inform your doctor before receiving the Parathyroid Hormone if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.
Children
cautionThere was limited information about the usage of Parathyroid Hormone in paediatric patients. Please seek medical advice. Your doctor will only prescribe if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Consume a well-balanced and healthy diet.
- Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9
- Eat low-phosphorus foods such as sourdough bread, corn or rice cereals, cream of wheat, unsalted popcorn and some light-coloured sodas & lemonade.
- Avoid high-phosphorus foods, including bran cereals, oatmeal, nuts, sunflower seeds, whole-grain bread and dark-coloured colas.
- Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
- Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of illness.
Special Advise
- Monitor your calcium levels regularly during treatment with Parathyroid Hormone. Inform your doctor if you notice signs of low calcium levels, such as numbness or tingling around the mouth or muscle aches.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hypocalcemia: Hypocalcemia is a curable condition that occurs when the calcium levels in your blood are abnormally low. Hypocalcemia can result from a variety of medical disorders. The most common symptoms of hypocalcemia are paresthesia, muscle spasms, cramps, tetany, circumoral numbness, and convulsions.
Hypoparathyroidism: Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder in which the body fails to produce enough parathyroid hormone [PTH; a natural substance required to regulate calcium levels in the blood].
FAQs
Parathyroid Hormone is used to treat Hypocalcemia.
Parathyroid Hormone contains Parathyroid hormone. It works by allowing the body to absorb more calcium into the blood.
Parathyroid hormone is secreted by four parathyroid glands, which are tiny glands in the neck positioned behind the thyroid gland.
The parathyroid glands generate parathyroid hormone, which is important in regulating calcium levels in the blood. Precise calcium levels are critical in the human body since even minor alterations can cause muscular and nerve issues.
Parathyroid Hormone therapy may increase the chances of cancer. Tell your doctor if you or a family member has or has ever had cancer. Your doctor will monitor the condition throughout the therapy and after some time.
No, Parathyroid Hormone is not a steroid. It contains a synthetic form of the parathyroid hormone (PTH), which helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism. It is primarily used to treat hypocalcaemia caused by hypoparathyroidism.
Parathyroid Hormone is sometimes prescribed for long-term use in osteoporosis to help build bone density. However, it can be determined by the doctor based on your medical conditions. Therefore, it is important to follow the doctor’s guidance regarding duration and monitoring.
Parathyroid Hormone should be stored in the refrigerator at a temperature of 2°C to 8°C. Avoid freezing, and keep them away from direct light.
Parathyroid Hormone should not be received if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Individuals with Paget's disease of bone, unexplained elevated alkaline phosphatase levels, or a history of prior radiation therapy involving the skeleton. Additionally, those with severe renal impairment or who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised to avoid using this medication.
The side effects of Parathyroid Hormone include headache, tingling, tickling, or burning feeling of the skin, a sense of numbness, pain in the arms, legs, joints, stomach, or neck, and diarrhoea. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
