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Side effect(s) of Burosumab-twza


Review the side-effects of Burosumab-twza as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from 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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