All Details About Esentra 120 Injection
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Esentra 120 Injection
Description:
Esentra 120 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.Esentra 120 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. Communicate 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:
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Esentra
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Pain in extremities
- Nerve pain
- Constipation
- Rash
- Urinary tract infection
Side Effects:
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 themWarning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Esentra 120 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Esentra 120 Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Perceivek 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
Esentra 120 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
Esentra 120 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Esentra 120 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Esentra 120 Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Esentra 120 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Esentra 120 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. How long can you stay on Esentra 120 Injection?
There is no optimal duration of treatment of osteoporosis with Esentra 120 Injection. The patient’s response and tolerability to the medicine is continuously monitored through periodic assessments, especially after 5 years of use of Esentra 120 Injection. Depending on this, the duration of taking Esentra 120 Injection is decided.
Q. Does Esentra 120 Injection cause hair loss?
Affirmative, hair loss is a common side effect of Esentra 120 Injection though it does not affect everyone. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding your hair loss.
Q. Is Esentra 120 Injection a chemotherapy drug?
Esentra 120 Injection is not a chemotherapy drug. It is a protein (monoclonal antibody) that interferes with the action of another protein in order to treat bone loss and osteoporosis. Treatment with Esentra 120 Injection makes the bones stronger and less likely to break.
Q. How is Esentra 120 Injection given and how often?
Esentra 120 Injection is available as an injection and is given by a healthcare professional. It is given once in 6 months. Your doctor may also advise you to take calcium and vitamin D while taking Esentra 120 Injection.
Q. Can Esentra 120 Injection be taken during pregnancy?
No, pregnant women should not take Esentra 120 Injection. You must use an effective method of birth control during and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Esentra 120 Injection if you can become pregnant.
Q. How should Esentra 120 Injection be stored?
Esentra 120 Injection should be stored in a refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) in the original carton. Warm temperatures can make it ineffective, and therefore proper storage is necessary. When you remove it from the refrigerator, keep it at room temperature [up to 77°F (25°C)] in the original carton and use it within 14 days.
Q. Does Esentra 120 Injection cause osteonecrosis of the jaw?
Osteonecrosis is a rare side effect of Esentra 120 Injection. It refers to the damage caused to the bone of jaw. To avoid this, you should maintain good oral hygiene and receive routine dental check ups while taking Esentra 120 Injection. Contact your doctor and dentist immediately if you experience any problems with your mouth or teeth such as loose teeth, discharge, pain or swelling, or non-healing of sores. These could be signs of osteonecrosis of jaw.
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