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2015-09-26 06:59:15
My father is suffering from osteoporosis and our doctor has prescribed gentide injection for bone hardening. Is it safe to use the injection. What are its side effects??
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gentide is the brand name ,you have to look for pharmalogical name then it can be able to suggest good or bad

Answered2015-09-27 18:44:54

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