Xgeva Solution for Injection
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Product introduction
Xgeva Solution for 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.
Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for Injection
Side effects of Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva
- 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 Xgeva Solution for Injection
Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.
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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Xgeva Solution for Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
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.
Driving
SAFE
Xgeva Solution for Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Xgeva Solution for Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xgeva Solution for Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Xgeva Solution for Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xgeva Solution for Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Xgeva Solution for Injection?
If you miss a dose of Xgeva Solution for Injection, please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for 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.
- Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for Injection.
- Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for 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.
- Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for Injection.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Bone resorption inhibitors- Monoclonal antibodies
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Xgeva Solution for Injection
Once A Month
72%
Once A Day
14%
Once A Week
8%
Twice A Month
5%
Twice A Week
1%
What are you using Xgeva Solution for Injection for?
Others
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
55%
Average
27%
Poor
18%
What were the side-effects while using Xgeva Solution for Injection?
No Side Effec*
71%
Abdominal pai*
14%
Pain in extre*
14%
*No Side Effect, Abdominal pain, Pain in extremity
How do you take Xgeva Solution for Injection?
With food
75%
Empty stomach
12%
With or witho*
12%
*With or without food
Please rate Xgeva Solution for Injection on price
Expensive
79%
Average
21%
FAQs
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.
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.
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.
How is Xgeva Solution for Injection given and how often?
Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for Injection.
Can Xgeva Solution for Injection be taken during pregnancy?
No, pregnant women should not take Xgeva Solution for Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Xgeva Solution for Injection if you can become pregnant.
How should Xgeva Solution for Injection be stored?
Xgeva Solution for 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.
Does Xgeva Solution for Injection cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for 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.
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.
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.
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.
How is Xgeva Solution for Injection given and how often?
Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for Injection.
Can Xgeva Solution for Injection be taken during pregnancy?
No, pregnant women should not take Xgeva Solution for Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Xgeva Solution for Injection if you can become pregnant.
How should Xgeva Solution for Injection be stored?
Xgeva Solution for 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.
Does Xgeva Solution for Injection cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Xgeva Solution for 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 Xgeva Solution for 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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Expires on or after: February, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Xgeva Solution for Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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