Warnings


What may interact with Prolia?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-other medicines containing denosumab

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-medicines that lower your chance of fighting infection
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Prolia?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-dental disease
-having surgery or tooth extraction
-infection
-kidney disease
-low levels of calcium or Vitamin D in the blood
-malnutrition
-on hemodialysis
-skin conditions or sensitivity
-thyroid or parathyroid disease
-an unusual reaction to denosumab, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Prolia?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Your doctor or health care professional may order blood tests and other tests to see how you are doing.

Call your doctor or health care professional for advice if you get a fever, chills or sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. This drug may decrease your body''s ability to fight infection. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.

You should make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D while you are taking this medicine, unless your doctor tells you not to. Discuss the foods you eat and the vitamins you take with your health care professional.

See your dentist regularly. Brush and floss your teeth as directed. Before you have any dental work done, tell your dentist you are receiving this medicine.

Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 5 months after stopping it. Talk with your doctor or health care professional about your birth control options while taking this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This medicine is only given in a clinic, doctor''s office, or other health care setting and will not be stored at home.