Information about Teduglutide

Generic Name : Teduglutide
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Teduglutide are provided here.

Understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Teduglutide

International :

Gattex

Why is Teduglutide Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) analog, prescribed for Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) who are needed parenteral support (additional nutrition or fluids through intravenous (IV)).

What is the dosage of Teduglutide?

SC- The recommended dose is 0.05 mg/kg once daily.

How should Teduglutide be taken?

It comes as powder for injection (diluted with fluid), to be administered by a health care provider under the skin.

What are the warnings and precautions for Teduglutide?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of cancer, polyps, high blood pressure, heart, liver or kidney problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Colonoscopy should be done before initiating treatment with this medication and is recommended after 1 year.

• Patient may develop increased risk of intestinal obstruction and intestinal malignancy. If it is so stop the medication.

What are the side effects of Teduglutide?

Most Common - Abdominal pain, injection site reactions, nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal distension, appetite disorder and upper respiratory tract infection.