Xgeva ^*

This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.

Possible side effects of Xgeva include:

• low calcium levels (especially if you have kidney problems)
• weakness
• constipation
• back pain
• muscle pain
• pain in the arms and legs
• anemia
• diarrhea
• skin problems (eczema, blisters, dry skin, peeling, redness, itching, small bumps)

There may be a greater likelihood of a severe infection, such as skin, ear, stomach/gut, or bladder infection while taking Xgeva.

Inform a doctor immediately if there are signs of infection while taking the medication, such as:

• fever/chills, night sweats
• red/swollen/tender/warm skin
• severe stomach or abdominal pain
• ear pain or drainage, trouble hearing
• frequent/painful/burning urination, or pink/bloody urine
• severe itching, burning, rash, blistering, peeling, or dryness of the skin
• cough or shortness of breath
• pinpoint purple or red spots under your skin
• flu symptoms
• weight loss

Please take time to read the manufacturer’s Product Insert that comes with the medication. Not all side effects are listed here. Consult a healthcare provider if you experience these or other unexpected effects.

Xgeva is used to treat people who have been diagnosed with Giant Cell bone tumor, which is a fast-growing noncancerous tumor if it cannot be removed with surgery. It is also used to prevent bone fractures in people with bone cancer caused by solid tumors or multiple myeloma, and to lower calcium levels in the blood caused by various bone cancers.