Nuclasta 60mg Injection

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Composition FOR Nuclasta 60mg Injection

Denosumab(60mg)

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Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Nuclasta 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Nuclasta 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
Nuclasta 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 Nuclasta 60mg Injection

Denosumab(60mg)

Nuclasta 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 nuclasta injection works

Nuclasta 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 nuclasta injection

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

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Expert advice FOR Nuclasta 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 Nuclasta 60mg Injection

Denosumab

Q. How long can you stay on Nuclasta 60mg Injection?
There is no optimal duration of treatment of osteoporosis with Nuclasta 60mg Injection. The patient’s response and tolerability to the medicine is continuously monitored through periodic assessments, especially after 5 years of use of Nuclasta 60mg Injection. Depending on this, the duration of taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection is decided.
Q. Does Nuclasta 60mg Injection cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Nuclasta 60mg Injection though it does not affect everyone. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding your hair loss.
Q. Is Nuclasta 60mg Injection a chemotherapy drug?
Nuclasta 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 Nuclasta 60mg Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.
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Q. How is Nuclasta 60mg Injection given and how often?
Nuclasta 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 Nuclasta 60mg Injection.
Q. Can Nuclasta 60mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?
No, pregnant women should not take Nuclasta 60mg Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Nuclasta 60mg Injection if you can become pregnant.
Q. How should Nuclasta 60mg Injection be stored?
Nuclasta 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 Nuclasta 60mg Injection cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Nuclasta 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 Nuclasta 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)