Xgeva Solution for Injection

Xgeva Solution for 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

Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva 120mg Solution for Injection

Denosumab(120mg)

Xgeva solution for 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 xgeva solution for injection works

Xgeva Solution for 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 xgeva solution for injection

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

SUBSTITUTES FOR Xgeva Solution for Injection

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Expert advice FOR Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva 120mg Solution for Injection

Denosumab

Q. How long can you stay on Xgeva Solution for Injection?

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

Q. Does Xgeva Solution for Injection cause hair loss?

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

Q. Is Xgeva Solution for Injection a chemotherapy drug?

Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.

Xgeva Solution for Injection

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