This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.

Possible side effects of Denosumab include:

• bone, joint, or muscle pain which can be severe
• upper respiratory tract infection
• constipation
• back pain
• muscle pain
• pain in the arms and legs
• anemia
• diarrhea
• hair loss (alopecia)
• skin problems such as rash, itching, redness or eczema.

While taking Denosumab, there may be a greater likelihood of a severe infection, such as a skin, ear, stomach/gut, or bladder infection.

Inform a doctor immediately if there are signs of infection while taking the medication, such as:

• fever/chills, night sweats
• red/swollen/tender/warm skin
• severe stomach or abdominal pain
• ear pain or drainage, trouble hearing
• frequent/painful/burning urination, or pink/bloody urine
• severe itching, burning, rash, blistering, peeling, or dryness of the skin
• cough or shortness of breath
• pinpoint purple or red spots under your skin
• flu symptoms
• weight loss

Not all possible side effects can be listed here. If you experience any of these or other unexpected side effects, consult a healthcare provider immediately.

Denosumab Brand is a form of the generic drug denosumab that has been approved for the reduction of the risks of bone fractures in people with:

• Postmenopausal osteoporosis
  
• Osteoporosis in men treated with surgery or medication for prostate cancer with resulting androgen deprivation
• Bone loss associated with long-term systemic glucocorticoid therapy
• Bone loss in women with breast cancer due to aromatase inhibitor-induced estrogen depletion (low estrogen levels)

Postmenopausal women and men with reduced levels of testosterone have an increased risk of spinal, non-spinal, and hip fractures.