Prolia

Active Ingredient(s): Denosumab
FDA Approved: * June 1, 2010
Pharm Company: * AMGEN
Category: Osteoporosis

Denosumab (trade names Prolia and Xgeva) is a human monoclonal antibody for the treatment of osteoporosis, treatment-induced bone loss, metastases to bone, and giant cell tumor of bone.[1][2] Denosumab is contraindicated in people with low blood calcium levels. The most common side effects are joint and muscle pain in the arms or legs.[3] Denosumab is a inhibitor of RANKL (receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand),[1&... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Prolia 60 mg/ml Subcutaneous Injection
NDC: 55513-710
Labeler:
Amgen Inc

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Prolia side effects

I would like to know of any side effects others may have experienced after receiving Prolia infusions. Up to now I have ...

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I had my infusion Mar 4 2015. I have experienced severe stomach pains, leg pains that wake me up at night, a horrible dr...

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I am not going to have my next shot of Prolia due 11 June. I have already had two injections and lately have suffered ho...

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I developed a red burning itchy lumpy rash after one injection of Prolia. Mainly on face neck chest arms scalp. Anyone e...

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Aprox 2 weeks after the prolia injection I started to experience nausea and weight loss. Also, loss of appetite and a ke...

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after my last dental hygiene appt. my dentist came in and stated the nurse who cleaned my teeth saw many cavities. they ...

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I have been taking Prolia injections for 2 years now. Over time, I've noticed that my sense of taste and smell has d...

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I am 81 and had my first Prolia Shot May 7, 2015 and after three weeks I have developed a red rash looking sight UNDER t...

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