Romosozumab-aqqg (Subcutaneous)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.
Warning: Potential Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Stroke and Cardiovascular DeathRomosozumab-aqqg may increase the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular death.Romosozumab-aqqg should not be initiated in patients who have had a myocardial infarction or stroke within the preceding year. Consider whether the benefits outweigh the risks in patients with other cardiovascular risk factors.If a patient experiences a myocardial infarction or stroke during therapy, romosozumab-aqqg should be discontinued .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Evenity
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Calcium Regulator
Pharmacologic Class: Romosozumab
Uses for romosozumab-aqqg
Romosozumab-aqqg injection is used to treat osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of the bones) in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of fracture (history of osteoporotic fracture) or have used another osteoporosis medicine that did not work well.
Romosozumab-aqqg to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using romosozumab-aqqg
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For romosozumab-aqqg, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to romosozumab-aqqg or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of romosozumab-aqqg injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of romosozumab-aqqg injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of romosozumab-aqqg than younger adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
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