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Wyost Dosage

Generic name: DENOSUMAB 120mg in 1.7mL
Dosage form: injection
Drug class: Miscellaneous bone resorption inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2024.

Important Administration Instructions

Wyost is intended for subcutaneous route only and should not be administered intravenously, intramuscularly, or intradermally.

Multiple Myeloma and Bone Metastasis from Solid Tumors

The recommended dose of Wyost is 120 mg administered as a subcutaneous injection every 4 weeks in the upper arm, upper thigh, or abdomen.

Administer calcium and vitamin D as necessary to treat or prevent hypocalcemia.

Giant Cell Tumor of Bone

The recommended dose of Wyost is 120 mg administered every 4 weeks with additional 120 mg doses on Days 8 and 15 of the first month of therapy. Administer subcutaneously in the upper arm, upper thigh, or abdomen.

Administer calcium and vitamin D as necessary to treat or prevent hypocalcemia.

Hypercalcemia of Malignancy

The recommended dose of Wyost is 120 mg administered every 4 weeks with additional 120 mg doses on Days 8 and 15 of the first month of therapy. Administer subcutaneously in the upper arm, upper thigh, or abdomen.

Preparation and Administration

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Wyost is a clear to slightly opalescent and colorless to slightly yellowish to slightly brownish solution. Do not use if the solution is discolored or cloudy or if the solution contains visible particles or foreign particulate matter.

Prior to administration, Wyost may be removed from the refrigerator and brought to room temperature (up to 25°C/77°F) by standing in the original container. This generally takes 15 to 30 minutes. Do not warm Wyost in any other way.

Use a 27-gauge needle to withdraw and inject the entire contents of the vial. Do not re-enter the vial. Discard vial after single-dose or entry.

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