Prolia®
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Prolia
is a prescription medicine used
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to treat osteoporosis in women after
menopause who:
• have an increased risk for fractures
• cannot use another osteoporosis medicine
or other osteoporosis medicines did not
work well
I m p o r t a n t S a f e t y I n f o r m a t i o n
What is the most important information
I should know about Prolia®?
Prolia® can cause serious side effects:
Low calcium levels in your blood
(hypocalcemia). Prolia® may lower the
calcium levels in your blood. If you have
low blood calcium, it may get worse during
treatment. Your low blood calcium must be
treated before you receive Prolia".
Your doctor may prescribe calcium and
vitamin D to help prevent low calcium levels
in your blood. Take calcium and vitamin D as
your doctor tells you to.
Serious infections. Serious infections in your
skin, lower stomach area (abdomen), bladder,
or ear may happen. Inflammation of the inner
lining of the heart (endocarditis) due to an
infection may also happen more often in
people who take Prolia®. You may need to
go to the hospital for treatment.
Prolia® is a medicine that may affect your
immune system. People who have weakened
immune systems or take medicines that affect
the immune system may have an increased
risk for developing serious infections.
Skin problems. Skin problems such as
inflammation of your skin (dermatitis), rash,
and eczema have been reported.
Severe jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis).
Severe jaw bone problems may occur. Your
doctor should examine your mouth before
you start Prolia® and may tell you to see your
dentist. It is important for you to practice good
mouth care during treatment with Prolia®.
