Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml

Question 1

How does Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml work?

Accepted Answer

Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml binds to a protein on RANK ligand on osteoclast (cells that cause bone breakdown) and inhibits their formation, functioning and survival. Thereby decreases bone breakdown, increases bone density, and strengthens the bone. Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.

Question 2

Does Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml cause osteonecrosis?

Accepted Answer

Osteonecrosis of the jaw (bone damage in the jaw) might be a side-effect of Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml. The risk increases in people taking Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml for longer durations. It might also occur upon discontinuation of the treatment. Maintain good dental hygiene and receive regular dental check-ups whilst on treatment with Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml. Inform your doctor if you have dental problems, gum disease, planned tooth extractions, cancer, if you smoke, or are taking bisphosphonates or corticosteroids.

Question 3

Is Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml used to treat high calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

Breakdown of bones releases calcium and causes hypercalcemia (high calcium levels in the blood). Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml helps treat high calcium levels by decreasing bone breakdown.

Question 4

Does Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml cause unusual thigh bone fractures?

Accepted Answer

Unusual thigh bone fractures might occur whilst on treatment with Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml. Consult your doctor if you experience new or unusual pain in the thigh, hip, or groin.

Question 5

Is Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml used to treat giant cell tumours of the bone?

Accepted Answer

Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml treats giant cell tumour of bone (GCTB) by blocking certain receptors in the tumour cells, thereby slows the tumour growth. Giant cell tumour of the bone is a non-cancerous tumour that typically grows at the ends of long bones.

Question 6

Does Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml cause skin infections?

Accepted Answer

Xgeva 120 mg Injection 1.7 ml might cause skin infections. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms such as swollen skin, redness, cellulitis (hot and tender skin), commonly in the lower leg with feverish symptoms.

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