PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Prolia Solution for 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.

Prolia Solution for 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 pain in extremity, musculoskeletal pain, nerve pain, urinary tract infection, 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 PROLIA SOLUTION FOR INJECTION

• Osteoporosis

BENEFITS OF PROLIA SOLUTION FOR INJECTION

In Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It often occurs in women after menopause. This condition can be treated with bone-strengthening medicines. Prolia Solution for Injection slows down the rate at which bone is broken down in your body. This maintains bone density and reduces your risk of breaking a bone. The injection is given by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
You can help improve the strength of your bones by doing regular exercise (especially weight-bearing exercise), eating healthy foods containing calcium and Vitamin D and reducing your consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Supplements of calcium and Vitamin D3 are also effective.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PROLIA SOLUTION FOR 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 Prolia

• Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
• Pain in extremities
• Nerve pain
• Constipation
• Rash
• Urinary tract infection

HOW TO USE PROLIA SOLUTION FOR INJECTION

Your doctor or nurse will guide you how to use this medicine.

HOW PROLIA SOLUTION FOR INJECTION WORKS

Prolia Solution for Injection is a monoclonal antibody. It binds to a protein that causes bone loss, thereby strengthening the bone and minimizing the risk of fractures.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Prolia Solution for Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Prolia Solution for 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Prolia Solution for Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Prolia Solution for Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Prolia Solution for Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Prolia Solution for Injection is recommended.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Prolia Solution for Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Prolia Solution for Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.