Denoci 120mg Injection [Denosumab (120mg)]

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Denoci 120mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Denoci 120mg 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

Denoci 120mg 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

Denoci 120mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Denoci 120mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Denoci 120mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Denoci 120mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Denoci 120mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Denoci 120mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

vial of 1 Injection

Chemical Class :: Monoclonal antibody (mAb)
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: PAIN ANALGESICS

Osteoporosis

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8?C). Do not freeze.

Q. How long can you stay on Denoci 120mg Injection?::: There is no optimal duration of treatment of osteoporosis with Denoci 120mg Injection. The patient???s response and tolerability to the medicine is continuously monitored through periodic assessments, especially after 5 years of use of Denoci 120mg Injection. Depending on this, the duration of taking Denoci 120mg Injection is decided.| Q. Does Denoci 120mg Injection cause hair loss?::: Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Denoci 120mg Injection though it does not affect everyone. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding your hair loss.| Q. Is Denoci 120mg Injection a chemotherapy drug?::: Denoci 120mg 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 Denoci 120mg Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.| Q. How is Denoci 120mg Injection given and how often?::: Denoci 120mg 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 Denoci 120mg Injection.| Q. Can Denoci 120mg Injection be taken during pregnancy?::: No, pregnant women should not take Denoci 120mg Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Denoci 120mg Injection if you can become pregnant.| Q. How should Denoci 120mg Injection be stored?::: Denoci 120mg 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 Denoci 120mg Injection cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?::: Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Denoci 120mg 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 Denoci 120mg 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.