Prolia is a remedy used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It has the active ingredient Denosumab, a substance that prevents the degradation of bones in the body, thus helping to combat osteoporosis. Prolia is produced by the Amgen laboratory.
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Indications of Prolia (Denosumab)
Prolia is indicated for treating osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, reducing the risk of spine, hip and other bone fractures. It may also be used to treat bone loss resulting from a reduction in the hormone level of testosterone caused by surgery or by treatment with medicines in patients with prostate cancer.
Price of Prolia (Denosumab)
Each injection of Prolia costs approximately 700 reais.
How to use Prolia (Denosumab)
The mode of use of Prolia consists of taking a 60 mg syringe, administered once every 6 months, as a single injection under the skin.
Side Effects of Prolia (Denosumab)
The side effects of Prolia may include: pain to urinate, respiratory infection, pain and tingling of the lower limbs, constipation, allergic skin reaction, arm and leg pain, fever, vomiting, ear infection, or low calcium levels .
Contraindications of Prolia (Denosumab)
Prolia is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula, allergy to latex, kidney problems or cancer. It should also not be taken by individuals with low blood calcium levels.
Patients who have undergone chemotherapy or radiation therapy should also not take this medicine.
