Evenity

Generic name:romosozumab [ ROE-moe-SOZ-ue-mab ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous bone resorption inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.

What is Evenity?

Evenity is a sclerostin inhibitor. Sclerostin suppresses bone formation.

Evenity is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with a high risk of bone fracture who cannot use other osteoporosis medications (or when other medications did not work).

It is not known if Evenity is safe and effective in children. .

Warnings

You should not use Evenity if you have low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia). You may not be able to use Evenity if you have had a heart attack or stroke within the past 12 months.

Romosozumab can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, or dying from a heart or blood vessel problem. Seek emergency medical help if you have symptoms such as: chest pain or pressure, shortness of breath, feeling light-headed, sudden numbness or weakness, problems with vision or speech, or loss of balance.

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with Evenity if you are allergic to romosozumab, or if you have low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia).

You may not be able to receive Evenity if you have had a heart attack or stroke within the past 12 months.

This medicine can increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke, or dying from a heart or blood vessel problem. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.

To make sure Evenity is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart problems;

• a blood vessel disorder;

• a stroke or heart att...