Denolite Injection
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Product introduction
Denolite Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at increased risk of fractures. It makes the bones strong and reduce the risk of fractures.
Denolite Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. To make it more effective, take adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D supplements while on treatment with this medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, pain in extremity, musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, constipation, and rash. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects does not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to ask the advice of their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Denolite Injection
Side effects of Denolite Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Denolite
- Rash
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Eczema
- Nerve pain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Sciatica
- Pain in extremities
- Headache
- Back pain
- Joint pain
- Urinary tract infection
- Constipation
- Abdominal discomfort
- Hair loss
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Cystitis
How to use Denolite Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Denolite Injection works
Denolite Injection is a monoclonal antibody. It binds to a protein that causes bone loss, thereby strengthening the bone and minimizing the risk of fractures.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Denolite Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Denolite 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Denolite Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Denolite Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Denolite Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Denolite Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Denolite Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Denolite Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Denolite Injection?
If you miss a dose of Denolite Injection, please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Denolite Injection is a medication used to treat thinning of the bones (called osteoporosis).
- Take calcium and vitamin D to help build your bones when taking Denolite Injection.
- 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.
- Denolite Injection 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 Denolite Injection.
- Denolite Injection is a medication used to treat thinning of the bones (called osteoporosis).
- Take calcium and vitamin D to help build your bones when taking Denolite Injection.
- 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.
- Denolite Injection 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 Denolite Injection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Bone resorption inhibitors- Monoclonal antibodies
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. How long can you stay on Denolite Injection?
There is no optimal duration of treatment of osteoporosis with Denolite Injection. The patient’s response and tolerability to the medicine is continuously monitored through periodic assessments, especially after 5 years of use of Denolite Injection. Depending on this, the duration of taking Denolite Injection is decided.
Q. Does Denolite Injection cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Denolite Injection though it does not affect everyone. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding your hair loss.
Q. Is Denolite Injection a chemotherapy drug?
Denolite 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 Denolite Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.
Q. How is Denolite Injection given and how often?
Denolite 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 Denolite Injection.
Q. Can Denolite Injection be taken during pregnancy?
No, pregnant women should not take Denolite Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Denolite Injection if you can become pregnant.
Q. How should Denolite Injection be stored?
Denolite 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 Denolite Injection cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Denolite 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 Denolite 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.
Q. How long can you stay on Denolite Injection?
There is no optimal duration of treatment of osteoporosis with Denolite Injection. The patient’s response and tolerability to the medicine is continuously monitored through periodic assessments, especially after 5 years of use of Denolite Injection. Depending on this, the duration of taking Denolite Injection is decided.
Q. Does Denolite Injection cause hair loss?
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Denolite Injection though it does not affect everyone. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding your hair loss.
Q. Is Denolite Injection a chemotherapy drug?
Denolite 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 Denolite Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.
Q. How is Denolite Injection given and how often?
Denolite 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 Denolite Injection.
Q. Can Denolite Injection be taken during pregnancy?
No, pregnant women should not take Denolite Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Denolite Injection if you can become pregnant.
Q. How should Denolite Injection be stored?
Denolite 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 Denolite Injection cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Denolite 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 Denolite 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.
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