Denosurel

by Helix

Active ingredient: Denosumab

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About Denosumab

Drugs affecting Bone Metabolism

Uses

Treatment of osteoporosis in men and in postmenopausal women at high risk for fracture, treatment of bone less in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for nonmetastatic prostate cancer, treatment of bone loss in women receiving aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer, prevention of skeletal-related events (e.g. fracture, spinal cord compression, bone pain requiring surgery/radiation therapy) in patients with bone metastases from solid tumours.

How to take it

SC: Adults: Prevention of skeletal-related events in bone metastases from solid tumours: 120 mg every 4 wk. Treatment of androgen deprivation-induced bone loss in men with prostate cancer: 60 mg as a single dose, once every 6 mth. Treatment of aromatase inhibitor-induced bone loss in women with breast cancer: 60 mg as a single dose, once every 6 mth. Treatment of osteoporosis in men or postmenopausal women: 60 mg as a single dose, once every 6 mth. Children: Not recommended. Administer via SC inj in the upper arm, upper thigh or abdomen. Stability: Prior to use, store in original carton under refrigeration, 2°C-8°C. Do not freeze. Prior to use, bring to room temperature 25°C in original…

Side effects

Nausea, fatigue, weakness, dyspnoea, pain in extremity.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Positive evidence of risk: Use only when no safer alternative exists for a serious problem. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended.

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Interactions with Denosumab

Immunosuppressants.

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