Xgeva Solution for Injection

Xgeva Solution for Injection is given as an injection under the skin once every 6 months. Your doctor may advise you to take adequate calcium and vitamin D during treatment. Do not delay or stop treatment without consulting your doctor, as stopping the treatment can increase the risk of fractures. If treatment is discontinued, your doctor may recommend another medicine to prevent bone loss.

Common side effects of Xgeva Solution for Injection include back pain, pain in the arms or legs, joint pain, and muscle or bone pain. Tell your doctor if these symptoms become severe or do not go away. They may be able to suggest ways to manage or treat the side effects.

Xgeva Solution for Injection can cause low calcium levels in the blood. Your doctor may check your calcium and other mineral levels before and during treatment. Inform your doctor you have kidney problems or are on dialysis. Xgeva Solution for Injection should not be used during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Women of reproductive age should use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose.

• Treatment of Osteoporosis : Helps slow down bone breakdown, making bones stronger and reducing the risk of fractures in postmenopausal women and men at increased risk of fractures.

Xgeva Solution for Injection is given as an injection under the skin once every 6 months, usually in the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen. The duration of treatment will depend on your condition and response to treatment. Your doctor will periodically assess whether you need to continue it. Adequate calcium and vitamin D should be taken during treatment as advised by your doctor. Do not stop or delay treatment without consulting your doctor.

• Take calcium and vitamin D supplements as advised by your doctor to help maintain normal calcium levels during treatment.
• Do not stop Xgeva Solution for Injection without talking to your doctor. Stopping or delaying treatment may increase the risk of fractures, including multiple fractures of the spine. If treatment is stopped, your doctor may prescribe another medicine to prevent bone loss.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis. Advanced kidney disease significantly increases the risk of severe low calcium levels, and close monitoring may be required.
• Maintain good oral and dental hygiene and have regular dental checkups. Tell your dentist that you are receiving Xgeva Solution for Injection before undergoing dental procedures.
• Contact your doctor if you develop new or unusual pain in your thigh, hip, or groin, as this may be an early sign of an unusual thigh-bone fracture.
• Seek medical attention if you develop symptoms of low calcium, such as muscle spasms or cramps, tingling or numbness around the mouth or in the fingers or toes.
• Do not use Xgeva Solution for Injection during pregnancy. Women who can become pregnant should use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose.