Introduction of Xgeva 60 mg PFS

• Xgeva 60 mg PFS is used to treat osteoporosis (a condition in which bone density decreases and bones become weak and brittle) in men and postmenopausal women who are at high risk for bone fractures and have not responded to other drug treatments for osteoporosis. Xgeva 60 mg Injection is also used to treat bone loss in men with prostate cancer and women with breast cancer who are being treated with drugs that cause bone loss. Xgeva 60 mg PFS also reduces the risk of bone fractures in patients with bone cancer and multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer).
  
  Xgeva 60 mg PFS can be used under the guidance of a doctor or any other medical staff. For better results, you must take this medicine at the same time regularly. You have to consume Vitamin D and calcium tablets during this treatment.
  
  Xgeva 60 mg PFS has many adverse effects such as constipation, leg or joint pain, nerve pain, urinary tract infection, musculoskeletal, rash, hair loss, etc.
  
  Xgeva 60 mg PFS is not recommended for any pregnant woman. But consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine if your blood calcium is too low. If you are planning to have any thyroid or dental surgery then, ask your doctor before starting the medicine.
  
  Xgeva 60 mg PFS is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age.
  

Uses of Xgeva 60 mg PFS

• Osteoporosis: Xgeva 60 mg PFS are used to treat osteoporosis (a condition in which bone density decreases and bones become weak and brittle) in men and postmenopausal women who are at high risk for bone fractures and have not responded to other drug treatments for osteoporosis.
  
  Osteolytic bone metastases of solid tumors: Xgeva 60 mg PFS are used to treat bone loss in men with prostate cancer and women with breast cancer who are being treated with drugs that cause bone loss.
  

Benefits of Xgeva 60 mg PFS

• Xgeva 60 mg PFS has been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of fractures in patients with osteoporosis and increasing bone density and strength, resulting in a lower risk of fractures in the spine, hip, and other bones.
  
  Xgeva 60 mg Injection effective in reducing the risk of fractures in patients with bone metastases (spread of cancer to the bones).
  

Side Effects of Xgeva 60 mg PFS

• ​​​​Xgeva 60 mg PFS may cause some side effects. If you experience any of these side effects, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways to manage or reduce the severity of these side effects.

Most Common Side Effects of Xgeva 60 mg PFS

• • Arm or leg pain
    
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle or bone pain
  • Constipation,
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Hair loss
  • Skin rash
  • Tingling, pain, or numbness that moves down your leg

Common Side Effects of Xgeva 60 mg PFS

• • Upper respiratory tract infection
    
  • Frequent or painful urination, blood in urine, inability to hold urine
  • Musculoskeletal
  • Severe leg or joint pain

How to Use Xgeva 60 mg PFS?

• ​Xgeva 60 mg PFS can be administered to you subcutaneously (under the skin) by a doctor or nurse. You should also take calcium and vitamin D supplements while being on treatment with Xgeva 60 mg Injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

How Xgeva 60 mg PFS Works?

• Xgeva 60 mg PFS is a monoclonal antibody that works by inhibiting the activity of a protein called RANKL (receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand), which is involved in bone resorption (the process by which bone is broken down and minerals are released into the bloodstream).
  

Safety Advices Xgeva 60 mg PFS

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

It is not known whether Xgeva 60 mg PFS passes into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding and taking Xgeva 60 mg Injection it is important to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits of continuing to breastfeed. Your doctor will be able to help you make the best decision for you and your baby's health.

Driving

Safe

Xgeva 60 mg PFS has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Kidney

Use with Caution

Xgeva 60 mg PFS should be used with caution in patients having severe kidney problems. Patients with severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 mL/min) or receiving dialysis are at greater risk of developing hypocalcaemia. Consult your doctor before receiving Xgeva 60 mg Injection.

Liver

Use with Caution

Xgeva 60 mg PFS should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. It is important that patients with liver disease closely monitor liver function while taking Xgeva 60 mg Injection and report any unusual symptoms or changes in liver function to their doctor. The dose of Xgeva 60 mg PFS may need to be adjusted in patients with liver disease.

Alcohol

Unsafe

It is generally not recommended to drink alcohol while taking Xgeva 60 mg PFS. It may increase the risk of liver damage. it is best to avoid alcohol or limit your alcohol consumption while taking any medication.

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Use of Xgeva 60 mg PFS may be unsafe during pregnancy as animal studies indicate that it may harm the developing foetus. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is important to talk to your doctor about the potential risks and benefits of taking Benefits of Xgeva 60 mg PFS during pregnancy. Your doctor will be able to help you make the best decision for you and your baby's health.