[Shocking] Side effects of xgeva – Read this before taking or prescribing Xgeva

Xgeva is a medication prescribed to help and prevent several types of bone problems.

Xgeva contains denosumab. This is a kind of biologic (a drug created from parts of living organisms) called a monoclonal antibody.

Xgeva is only  administered by injection under the fatty  skin of the upper thigh, abdomen, or upper arm, once every four weeks.

A pharmacist or any healthcare provider will give you Xgeva as an injection under your skin (subcutaneous injection). You’ll go to a clinic for the injections.

     Xgeva helps with bone metastasis that occurs when cancer spreads to your bones. And a solid tumor is a lump of tissue that forms when cells grow too quickly. It’s solid because it doesn’t contain liquid.

       Xgeva Is mostly used for adults . However, the drug is also approved to treat giant cell tumors in adolescents whose bones have finished growing.

      Side effects that require immediate medical treatment or attention:

Xgeva may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may take effect, if they do occur they may need immediate medical attention.

Please get in touch with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking Xgeva:

  Rare Side Effects Of X-Geva:

• Blood in the stool
• change in bowel habits
• clear or bloody discharge from the nipple: This is not a good sign although most people don’t complain of having this it could occur and you’ll need to see your doctor as soon as possible.
• constipation
• darkened urine
• difficulty with eating: Also loss of appetite.
• dimpling of the breast skin
• indigestion
• inverted nipple
• itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
• lower back or side pain
• lump in the breast or under the arm
• lump or swelling in the abdomen or stomach
• nausea
• pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
• persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
• raised, firm, and bright red patches of the skin on the arm or leg
• redness or swelling of the breast
• sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
• stomach discomfort
• unexplained weight loss
• vomiting
• yellow eyes or skin
• Heavy feeling in the jaw
• loose teeth
• pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw.

Note: All these are very rare, we don’t see this everyday but once you see any sign of the following then you need medical attention as soon as possible.

 More common Xgeva Side Effects

• Back pain
• blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
• bloody or cloudy urine
• cracked, dry, or scaly skin
• difficult, burning, or painful urination
• frequent urge to urinate
• muscle or bone pain
• pain in the arms or legs
• rash; skin rash, encrusted, scaly.
• oozing: This drug could make your glands produce a kind of unpleasant odors.
• swelling: This could be anywhere mind you. This could be at the arms, legs, breast and so on.

Less common Side Effects Of X-Geva

• Arm or jaw pain
• bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• body aches or pain
• chest pain or discomfort
• chest tightness or heaviness
• chills
• confusion
• congestion
• cough
• difficulty with breathing
• difficulty with moving
• dryness or soreness of the throat
• ear congestion
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• fever
• headache
• hoarseness
• joint pain
• loss of voice
• muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
• muscle stiffness
• numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, hands, or feet
• pain in the lower back, bottom, upper leg, or hips
• painful blisters on the trunk of the body
• pale skin
• rapid weight gain , you could also experience rapid weight loss too 
• runny or stuffy nose
• seizures
• sneezing
• stomach cramps
• swollen joints
• tender, swollen glands in the neck
• tremor
• trouble swallowing
• troubled breathing with
• bleeding or bruising
• tiredness or weakness
• unusual weight gain or loss
• voice changes

How soon does Xgeva cause side effects:

    Side effects from Xgeva could occur immediately or may take some time, it all depends on your body system .

   Some people are allergic or Anything Xgeva so they’re body is meant to react badly to the drug.

What do you do when you start to feel the side effects 

  WARNING :Even though most of the side effects are rare, some people may have very bad and even deadly side effects when taking a particular drug. Consult your doctor or sort for medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that have been listed out  above.

Eg shortage of breath, allergic reactions, bad dizziness and even mouth sores.

How long does side effects from Xgeva last?

In rare cases when they occur, Xgeva side effects last up to three months. They do not persist or last  more than five months. But that may vary too.

     In conclusion, we strongly encourage you to talk with your health care or medical practitioners about your specific medical condition and treatments. The information contained in this website is meant to be helpful and educational, but is not a substitute for medical advice that is to say you still need to speak with professionals to get adequate understanding and knowledge about this condition.