Prolia® injection is a brand of denosumab, which treats osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens your bones, making them more susceptible to fractures. Xgeva® is another brand of denosumab that treats high calcium levels caused by cancer and prevents bone breaks.

Prolia should be administered by a healthcare professional. The recommended dose of Prolia is 60 mg administered as a single subcutaneous injection once every 6 months. Administer Prolia via subcutaneous injection in the upper arm, the upper thigh, or the abdomen.

Prolia can treat osteoporosis and bone loss only for as long as you keep having treatment. Please talk to your doctor before you consider stopping treatment. If you miss a dose, it should be administered as soon as possible. From then on, it should be scheduled every 6 months from the date of the last injection.

It is important that you should NOT stop Prolia without discussing this with your healthcare professional. Stopping Prolia can cause an increase in the number of multiple vertebral fractures often within a year of stopping.

Answer. Denosumab (brand name Prolia) is a medication used to treat severe osteoporosis. It works by turning off the natural process of breaking down and reabsorbing bones. It is administered through a shot twice per year for up to 10 years.

Even if you stop using Prolia after just one shot, or you skip one dose of Prolia, your risk of fracture may be increased. This includes the risk of spinal fractures. And if you've already had a fracture in your spine, your risk of having more than one broken bone in your spine is also increased.

If Prolia's working to improve your condition, you may receive it long term. There isn't a set number of years for Prolia treatment. Your doctor will discuss with you the long-term benefits of Prolia and how long you should continue treatment.

After your treatment with Prolia® is stopped, or if you skip or delay taking a dose, your risk for breaking bones, including bones in your spine, is increased.

Stopping Prolia Abruptly Raises Fracture Risk Bisphosphonates have an effect in the skeleton even after people stop taking them and can impact bone reabsorption for years after treatment discontinuation, says Dr.

There isn't a set number of years for Prolia treatment. Your doctor will discuss with you the long-term benefits of Prolia and how long you should continue treatment.

Based on a study of adults using corticosteroids >10 mg/day for more than 90 days. People who took Prolia® saw a SIGNIFICANT INCREASE in the bone density of their spine and hip at 12 MONTHS, compared to those taking risedronate. Risedronate is a common osteoporosis treatment.

Once started, Prolia should not be discontinued. The reason: a sudden stop in usage of Prolia (without a proper termination plan) can have significant irreversible side effects. These irreversible side effects include multiple vertebral fractures and a reduction of your bone mineral density. Dr.