Denosumab: how to take it safely
Prolia
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats weak bones (osteoporosis) and helps prevent fractures.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- It is given as an injection under the skin by a health worker.
When to take it
Given once every 6 months. Come back on time.
Take it with
Not applicable.
What to avoid
- Missing your 6-monthly dose. Bone loss can come back quickly.
- Stopping without advice.
- Not taking the calcium and vitamin D your doctor told you to.
- Dental work without telling your dentist.
Possible side effects
Back pain, aches in the arms and legs, low calcium, skin rash.
Get help if
Muscle spasms or tingling around the mouth, jaw pain, new thigh or hip pain, or signs of infection: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.