Esentra 120 Injection

Esentra 120 Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

UNSAFE

Esentra 120 Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Esentra 120mg Injection

Denosumab(120mg)

Esentra injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of osteoporosis. It is also used to treat bone loss in men with prostate cancer and in women with breast cancer who are receiving certain treatments that increase their risk for fractures.

How esentra injection works

Esentra 120 Injection is a monoclonal antibody. It binds to a protein that causes bone loss, thereby strengthening the bone and minimizing the risk of fractures.

Common side effects of esentra injection

Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Pain in extremities, Nerve pain, Constipation, Rash, Headache

SUBSTITUTES FOR Esentra Injection

2 Substitutes

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Denoci 120mg Injection
(1 Injection in vial)
Cipla Ltd
Rs. 24224/Injection
Rs. 31350
pay 7% more per Injection
Denosurel 120mg Injection
(1 Injection in vial)
Reliance Life Sciences
Rs. 26648/Injection
Rs. 31350
pay 17% more per Injection

Expert advice FOR Esentra Injection

Denosumab is a medication used to treat thinning of the bones (called osteoporosis).
Take calcium and vitamin D to help build your bones when taking Denosumab.
Do not take if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
May cause a rare problem of the jaw (osteonecrosis), mostly seen after a dental procedure. Tell your doctor if you develop sudden jaw pain.
Denosumab may also increase the risk of infection. Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illnesses.
Tell your doctor if you develop a rash while taking Denosumab.

Frequently asked questions FOR Esentra 120mg Injection

Denosumab

Q. How long can you stay on Esentra 120 Injection?

There is no optimal duration of treatment of osteoporosis with Esentra 120 Injection. The patient’s response and tolerability to the medicine is continuously monitored through periodic assessments, especially after 5 years of use of Esentra 120 Injection. Depending on this, the duration of taking Esentra 120 Injection is decided.

Q. Does Esentra 120 Injection cause hair loss?

Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Esentra 120 Injection though it does not affect everyone. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding your hair loss.

Q. Is Esentra 120 Injection a chemotherapy drug?

Esentra 120 Injection is not a chemotherapy drug. It is a protein (monoclonal antibody) that interferes with the action of another protein in order to treat bone loss and osteoporosis. Treatment with Esentra 120 Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.

Esentra 120 Injection

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