denosumab
Pronunciation: den-OH-sue-mab
Other Name(s): Xgeva®; Wyost™
Appearance: clear, colourless to slightly yellowish solution
Drug Formulary information is intended for use by healthcare professionals. It is not intended to be medical advice. Some of the information, including information about funding for cancer drugs, does not apply to all patients. Cancer treatment plans are unique to each patient. If you are a patient, please speak with your healthcare team to understand how this information applies to you.
Drug Monograph
Sep 2024
Patient Info Sheet
Oct 2024
What it is used for
Denosumab may:
- Help relieve bone pain and prevent broken bones in some types of cancer that arise from or spread to the bones
- Be used to treat giant cell tumour of bone in some patients
-
Be used to remove excess calcium in the blood that is a problem with some types of cancer, if other treatments have not worked
Denosumab is available as a biosimilar medication. See our biosimilar pamphlet for more information.