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Nuclasta 60mg Injection

Denosumab (60mg)
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Nuclasta 60mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and in men at increased risk of fractures. It makes the bones strong and reduce the risk of fractures.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Denosumab (60mg)

Marketer

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product introduction

Nuclasta 60mg Injection is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should use it regularly and at the same time each day to get maximum benefit from it. Continue using it as recommended by your doctor and complete the dose even if you feel better. To make it more effective, take adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D supplements while on treatment with this medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, pain in extremity, musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, constipation, and rash. Talk to your doctor if any of these side effects does not go away with time or get worse. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

To make sure the medicine is safe for you, before taking it, let your doctor know of all the other medicines you are taking. It is important for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to ask the advice of their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Nuclasta Injection

Side effects of Nuclasta Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nuclasta
  • Rash
  • Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
  • Eczema
  • Nerve pain
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Sciatica
  • Pain in extremities
  • Headache
  • Back pain
  • Joint pain
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Hair loss
  • Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
  • Cystitis

How to use Nuclasta Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Nuclasta Injection works

Nuclasta 60mg Injection is a monoclonal antibody. It binds to a protein that causes bone loss, thereby strengthening the bone and minimizing the risk of fractures.

Quick tips

  • Nuclasta 60mg Injection is a medication used to treat thinning of the bones (called osteoporosis).
  • Take calcium and vitamin D to help build your bones when taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection.
  • Do not take if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
  • May cause a rare problem of the jaw (osteonecrosis), mostly seen after a dental procedure. Tell your doctor if you develop sudden jaw pain.
  • Nuclasta 60mg Injection may also increase the risk of infection. Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illnesses.
  • Tell your doctor if you develop a rash while taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection.
  • Nuclasta 60mg Injection is a medication used to treat thinning of the bones (called osteoporosis).
  • Take calcium and vitamin D to help build your bones when taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection.
  • Do not take if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
  • May cause a rare problem of the jaw (osteonecrosis), mostly seen after a dental procedure. Tell your doctor if you develop sudden jaw pain.
  • Nuclasta 60mg Injection may also increase the risk of infection. Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illnesses.
  • Tell your doctor if you develop a rash while taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Nuclasta 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

UNSAFE
Nuclasta 60mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nuclasta 60mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

SAFE
Nuclasta 60mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Nuclasta 60mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nuclasta 60mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Nuclasta 60mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nuclasta 60mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

There is no optimal duration of treatment of osteoporosis with Nuclasta 60mg Injection. The patient’s response and tolerability to the medicine is continuously monitored through periodic assessments, especially after 5 years of use of Nuclasta 60mg Injection. Depending on this, the duration of taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection is decided.
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Nuclasta 60mg Injection though it does not affect everyone. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding your hair loss.
Nuclasta 60mg Injection is not a chemotherapy drug. It is a protein (monoclonal antibody) that interferes with the action of another protein in order to treat bone loss and osteoporosis. Treatment with Nuclasta 60mg Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.
Nuclasta 60mg Injection is available as an injection and is given by a healthcare professional. It is given once in 6 months. Your doctor may also advise you to take calcium and vitamin D while taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection.
No, pregnant women should not take Nuclasta 60mg Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Nuclasta 60mg Injection if you can become pregnant.
Nuclasta 60mg Injection should be stored in a refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) in the original carton. Warm temperatures can make it ineffective, and therefore proper storage is necessary. When you remove it from the refrigerator, keep it at room temperature [up to 77°F (25°C)] in the original carton and use it within 14 days.
Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Nuclasta 60mg Injection. It refers to the damage caused to the bone of jaw. To avoid this, you should maintain good oral hygiene and receive routine dental check ups while taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection. Contact your doctor and dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your mouth or teeth such as loose teeth, discharge, pain or swelling, or non-healing of sores. These could be signs of osteonecrosis of jaw.
There is no optimal duration of treatment of osteoporosis with Nuclasta 60mg Injection. The patient’s response and tolerability to the medicine is continuously monitored through periodic assessments, especially after 5 years of use of Nuclasta 60mg Injection. Depending on this, the duration of taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection is decided.
Yes, hair loss is a common side effect of Nuclasta 60mg Injection though it does not affect everyone. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding your hair loss.
Nuclasta 60mg Injection is not a chemotherapy drug. It is a protein (monoclonal antibody) that interferes with the action of another protein in order to treat bone loss and osteoporosis. Treatment with Nuclasta 60mg Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.
Nuclasta 60mg Injection is available as an injection and is given by a healthcare professional. It is given once in 6 months. Your doctor may also advise you to take calcium and vitamin D while taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection.
No, pregnant women should not take Nuclasta 60mg Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Nuclasta 60mg Injection if you can become pregnant.
Nuclasta 60mg Injection should be stored in a refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) in the original carton. Warm temperatures can make it ineffective, and therefore proper storage is necessary. When you remove it from the refrigerator, keep it at room temperature [up to 77°F (25°C)] in the original carton and use it within 14 days.
Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Nuclasta 60mg Injection. It refers to the damage caused to the bone of jaw. To avoid this, you should maintain good oral hygiene and receive routine dental check ups while taking Nuclasta 60mg Injection. Contact your doctor and dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your mouth or teeth such as loose teeth, discharge, pain or swelling, or non-healing of sores. These could be signs of osteonecrosis of jaw.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Monoclonal antibody (mAb)

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Bone resorption inhibitors- Monoclonal antibodies

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References

  1. Bikle DD. Agents That Affects Bone Mineral Homoestasis. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 766.
  2. Friedman PA. Agents Affecting Mineral Ion Homeostasis and Bone Turnover. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1299.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 370.
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Marketer details

Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Nuclasta 60mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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