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Xgeva

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Brands

Prolia

Generic Drug

Denosumab

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Diarrhea
Joint pains
Flatulence
Abdominal pain
Itching or burning
Muscle pain
Tooth pain
Toothache
Headache
Passing gas
Cough
Back pain
Itchy rash
Heartburn
Fever
Aching muscles
Bone pain
Rash
Angina
Itchy skin

Serious

Hypersensitivity

Treats

Bone metastases
Condition

Related questions

A 69-year old male asked:

For treatment of bone metastasis associated with prostate cancer, is xgeva (denosumab) a better one compared to zometa? How much does xgeva (denosumab) cost?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 69-year old male asked:

Dad has advanced prostate cancer with bone metastasis. After orchirectomy, psa down from 270 to 10. Shall he start zometa or xgeva (denosumab)? Which is better?

4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

What are alternatives to zometa/xgeva for bone loss/sre prevention in breast cancer, bone mets that do not decrease calcium? Thank you.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 49-year old asked:

What are considered the benefits of having denosumab injections?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 49-year old asked:

Why does denosumab cause muscle pain?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 53-year old male asked:

70 yo female w/osteoporosis and family hx of BRCA breast cancer. Ok to Denosumab and Reloxifene therapy together??

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 54-year old male asked about a 80-year old female:

79 yr old female Spine Cancer Denosumab injections 60mg every 6months,supplement with calcium and Vitamin D3 200 iu Can i also take daily supplement tablet of 25 iu of D3, could it help in avoiding upper respiratory infections virus like Covid-19?

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