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Denosumab, sold under the brand names Prolia and Xgeva, is used to treat osteoporosis, bone cancer, and high calcium due to cancer.[2] It is given by injection under the skin.[2] It is used with calcium supplements and vitamin D.[3]
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Monoclonal antibody | |
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Type | Whole antibody |
Source | Human |
Target | RANK ligand |
Clinical data | |
Trade names | Prolia, Xgeva |
Other names | AMG-162 |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a610023 |
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Routes of administration | Subcutaneous injection |
Drug class | RANKL inhibitor[1] |
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Bioavailability | N/A |
Metabolism | proteolysis |
Chemical and physical data | |
Formula | C6404H9912N1724O2004S50 |
Molar mass | 144722.80 g·mol−1 |
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Common side effects include joint and muscle pain.[1] Other side effects may include cellulitis, low calcium, allergic reactions, and osteonecrosis of the jaw.[1] It is a monoclonal antibody that attaches to and inhibits RANKL, which decreases osteoclasts breaking down bone.[1]
Denosumab was approved for medical use in the United States and Europe in 2010.[2][1] In the United Kingdom 60 mg cost the NHS about £180 as of 2021.[3] In the United States this amount costs about 1,250 USD.[4]