Esentra 60mg Injection

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Composition FOR Esentra 60mg Injection

Denosumab(60mg)

food interaction for Esentra Injection

alcohol interaction for Esentra Injection

pregnancy interaction for Esentra Injection

lactation interaction for Esentra Injection

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No interaction found/established
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Esentra 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Esentra 60mg 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 60mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Esentra 60mg Injection

Denosumab(60mg)

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 60mg 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

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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 60mg Injection

Denosumab

Q. How long can you stay on Esentra 60mg Injection?
There is no optimal duration of treatment of osteoporosis with Esentra 60mg Injection. The patient’s response and tolerability to the medicine is continuously monitored through periodic assessments, especially after 5 years of use of Esentra 60mg Injection. Depending on this, the duration of taking Esentra 60mg Injection is decided.
Q. Does Esentra 60mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Esentra 60mg Injection though it does not affect everyone. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding your hair loss.
Q. Is Esentra 60mg Injection a chemotherapy drug?
Esentra 60mg 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 60mg Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.
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Q. How is Esentra 60mg Injection given and how often?
Esentra 60mg Injection is available as an injection and is given by a healthcare professional. It is given once in 6 months. Your doctor may also advise you to take calcium and vitamin D while taking Esentra 60mg Injection.
Q. Can Esentra 60mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
No, pregnant women should not take Esentra 60mg Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Esentra 60mg Injection if you can become pregnant.
Q. How should Esentra 60mg Injection be stored?
Esentra 60mg Injection should be stored in a refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) in the original carton. Warm temperatures can make it ineffective, and therefore proper storage is necessary. When you remove it from the refrigerator, keep it at room temperature [up to 77°F (25°C)] in the original carton and use it within 14 days.
Q. Does Esentra 60mg Injection cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Esentra 60mg Injection. It refers to the damage caused to the bone of jaw. To avoid this, you should maintain good oral hygiene and receive routine dental check ups while taking Esentra 60mg Injection. Contact your doctor and dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your mouth or teeth such as loose teeth, discharge, pain or swelling, or non-healing of sores. These could be signs of osteonecrosis of jaw.

Content on this page was last updated on 14 March, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)