What is Denosumab?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Denosumab is a monoclonal antibody that is used for the treatment of osteoporosis, bone loss associated with certain cancer treatments, and the prevention of bone loss from cancer that has spread to the bone. It is given by an injection under the skin.
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How do members experience Denosumab?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Osteoporosis | 48 | 29 | |
Bone metastases | 14 | 6 | |
Osteopenia | 6 | 0 | |
Giant cell tumor of the bone | 2 | 1 | |
Bone loss | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Heartburn | 2 | |
Bone pain | 1 | |
Cyclic vomiting syndrome | 1 | |
Diarrhea | 1 | |
Fatigue | 1 | |
Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 5 | |
Moderate | 4 | |
Mild | 6 | |
None | 22 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Dec 08, 2021
- Perceived effectiveness for osteopetrosis: None
- Side effects: None
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