Burosumab-twza- Side effect(s)

Read the side effects of Burosumab-twza as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.

• Headache

• Injection site reactions

• Vomiting

• Pain in the extremities

• Rashes

• Muscle pain

• Restless leg syndrome

• Fever

• Toothache or tooth abscess

• Low levels of vitamin D

• High phosphorus levels in the blood

• Dizziness

Other Precautions : • Patients should be monitored for the level of parathyroid hormone regularly as there will be an increase in the hormone levels during treatment with burosumab-twza
• Dizziness may occur following burosumab-twza administration and activities involving driving or operating heavy machinery should be avoided as it may impair mental alertness.
• Injections should be allowed to come to room temperature before administering.

Drug Name : Burosumab-twza

Burosumab-twza generic Burosumab-twza or KRN23 is a monoclonal antibody prescribed to treat a rare hereditary disorder called X-linked hypophosphatemia (low levels of phosphate in the blood) in adult and pediatric patients who are one year and above. It has been successfully tested in children with X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets Use of burosumab-twza can be confirmed by the radiographic evidence of bone disease. Burosumab-twza works by blocking the activity of FGF23 protein resulting in reabsorption of phosphate by the kidneys and thereby restoring the phosphate levels in the blood.
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Side effect(s) of Burosumab-twza

Drug Name : Burosumab-twza