Active ingredient
- denosumab
Legal Category
POM: Prescription only medicine
POM: Prescription only medicine
This reminder card contains important safety information that patients need to be aware of before and during treatment with denosumab (XGEVA) injections for cancer-related conditions, A side effect called osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ, bone damage in the jaw) has been reported commonly (may affect up to 1 in 10 people) in patients receiving XGEVA injections for cancer-related conditions. ONJ can also occur after stopping treatment. It is important to try to prevent ONJ developing as it may be a painful condition that can be difficult to treat. In order to reduce the risk of developing ONJ, there are some precautions patients should take. To request a copy of the patient card, please contact Amgen Medical Information on +44 (0) 1223 436441
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