Denosumab Injection 120 mg/ml (r-DNA Origin)
Xgeva 120 Injection
Xgeva 120 Injection is used for the treatment of osteoporosis in patients at high risk of bone fractures.
Xgeva 120 Injection Composition :-
Xgeva 120 Injection consists of : Denosumab 120 mg.
Denosumab is a RANK ligand inhibitors drug.
Xgeva 120 Injection Substitute :-
Xgeva 120 Injection Uses :-
Xgeva 120 Injection is used for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men at increased risk of fractures, and to reduce the risk of prolia vertebral, non-vertebral, and hip fractures in postmenopausal women.
Use of Xgeva 120 Injection for the treatment of bone loss associated with hormone ablation in men with prostate cancer at increased risk of fractures, Prolia reduces the risk of vertebral fractures when receiving hormone ablation in men with prostate cancer.
Xgeva 120 Injection is used to treat bone loss associated with long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy in adult patients at increased risk of fractures.
Xgeva 120 Injection Dosage :-
Xgeva 120 Injection is a prescription medicine.
Xgeva 120 Injection is given by your doctor or nurse at the hospital. Do not self-inject Xgeva 120 Injection.
Xgeva 120 Injection ia a subcutaneous use only.
Xgeva 120 Injection Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Xgeva 120 Injection can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• Pain in extremity,
• Musculoskeletal pain,
• Constipation,
• Eczema,
• Rash,
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
How Xgeva 120 Injection Works :-
Xgeva 120 Injection consists of : Denosumab.
Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody (IgG2), which works by blocking a receptor in the body that causes bone loss, thereby treating bone loss. Denosumab blocks certain receptors in the tumor cells, thereby treating giant cell tumors of the bone (GCTB), and reducing/slowing down tumor growth. Thus, Xgeva 120 Injection helps to treat high calcium levels by reducing the breakdown of bones. Denosumab makes bones stronger and less likely to break.
Precautions Warnings :-
• Do not take Xgeva 120 Injection, if you are allergic to Denosumab.
• If you have low levels of calcium in your blood. Inform your doctor if you have low calcium levels.
• Inform your doctor if you have, liver problems, kidney dysfunction, weak immune system, poor dental health, gum problems, planned dental procedures, hypoparathyroidism (decreased function of the parathyroid gland), malabsorption, latex allergy , undergoing thyroid surgery.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking glucocorticoids, or cannot take calcium and vitamin D supplements.
• Pregnant and lactating women should consult their doctor.
• Xgeva 120 Injection is not recommended for children under 18 years of age, as safety and effectiveness have not been established.
Xgeva 120 Injection Mfg By :-
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Xgeva 120 Injection Price :-
MRP ₹ = 28787.00 (1ml/Vial)
Xgeva 120 Injection Storage :-
Store Xgeva 120 Injection in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C).
Classification :-
Drug Name : Denosumab,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of osteoporosis.
FAQs :-
What is Xgeva 120 Injection?
Xgeva 120 Injection consists of : Denosumab.
Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody (IgG2). Xgeva 120 Injection is used for the treatment of osteoporosis in patients at high risk of bone fractures.
What are the side effects of Xgeva 120 Injection?
Xgeva 120 Injection can cause some common side effects such as, pain in extremity or musculoskeletal pain. Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time.