Denosumab-Dssb: uses, dosing, side effects & brands
Denosumab-Dssb is a medicine sold in the U.S. under 2 brand and generic names, for postmenopausal osteoporosis. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
Key facts
- Treats
- Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
- Available as
- Injectable
- Sold as
- 2 products — Ospomyv and Xbryk
- Prescription?
- Prescription only
- Generic available?
- Not in our catalog
- Boxed warning
- Boxed warning
How denosumab-dssb is dosed
From the FDA label for Ospomyv (application BLA761392). Other denosumab-dssb products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
Pregnancy must be ruled out prior to administration of Ospomyv. ( 2.1 ) Before initiating Ospomyv in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, including dialysis patients, evaluate for the presence of chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorder with intact parathyroid hormone, serum calcium, 25(OH) vitamin D, and 1,25(OH) 2 vitamin D. ( 2.2 , 5.1 , 8.6 ) Ospomyv should be administered by a healthcare provider. ( 2.3 ) Administer 60 mg every 6 months as a subcutaneous injection in the upper arm, upper thigh, or abdomen. ( 2.3 ) Instruct patients to take calcium 1000 mg daily and at least 400 IU vitamin D daily. ( 2.3 ) 2.1 Pregnancy Testing Prior to Initiation of Ospomyv Pregnancy must be ruled out prior to administration of Ospomyv. Perform pregnancy testing in all females of reproductive potential prior to administration of Ospomyv. Based on findings in animals, denosumab products can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1 , 8.3) ] . 2.2 Laboratory Testing in Patients with Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease Prior to Initiation of Ospomyv In patients with advanced chronic kidney disease [i.e., estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <30 mL/min/1.73 m 2 ], including dialysis-dependent patients, evaluate for the presence of chronic kidney disease mineral and bone disorder (CKD-MBD) with intact parathyroid hormone…
Denosumab-Dssb side effects
The following serious adverse reactions are discussed below and also elsewhere in the labeling: Severe Hypocalcemia and Mineral Metabolism Changes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Osteonecrosis of the Jaw [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Atypical Subtrochanteric and Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Multiple Vertebral Fractures (MVF) Following Treatment Discontinuation [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Serious Infections [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] Dermatologic Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] The most common adverse reactions reported with denosumab products in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis are back pain, pain in extremity, musculoskeletal pain, hypercholesterolemia, and cystitis. The most common adverse reactions reported with denosumab products in men with osteoporosis are back pain, arthralgia, and nasopharyngitis. The most common adverse reactions reported with denosumab products in patients with glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis are back pain, hypertension, bronchitis, and headache. The most common (per patient incidence ≥ 10%) adverse reactions reported with denosumab products in patients with bone loss receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer or adjuvant aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer are…
Who shouldn’t take denosumab-dssb
Ospomyv is contraindicated in: Patients with hypocalcemia: Pre-existing hypocalcemia must be corrected prior to initiating therapy with Ospomyv [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Pregnant women: Denosumab products may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. In women of reproductive potential, pregnancy testing should be performed prior to initiating treatment with Ospomyv [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] . Patients with hypersensitivity to denosumab products: Ospomyv is contraindicated in patients with a history of systemic hypersensitivity to any component of the product. Reactions have included anaphylaxis, facial swelling, and urticaria [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Hypocalcemia ( 4 , 5.1 ) Pregnancy ( 4 , 8.1 ) Known hypersensitivity to denosumab products ( 4 , 5.3 )
Every denosumab-dssb product we track (2)
Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | No data | — | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
What is denosumab-dssb?
Ospomyv (Denosumab-Dssb) is a medication used to treat Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
Can you take denosumab-dssb with other medicines?
It depends on the medicine. We check it against the FDA labels rather than guessing: our interaction checker searches each drug's own label for the other and quotes what it says, naming the section it came from. Run denosumab-dssb against whatever else you take — and remember that a label not naming a drug is not the same as that combination being safe.
What brand names is denosumab-dssb sold under?
We track 2 denosumab-dssb-containing products in the U.S.: Ospomyv and Xbryk. They are the same active ingredient; they differ in form, manufacturer, price and FDA recall record.
What forms does denosumab-dssb come in?
Across the brands we track, denosumab-dssb is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory. Each form is dosed differently — follow the label for the exact product you were prescribed.
Is there a generic denosumab-dssb?
We do not currently list a generic-labelled denosumab-dssb product. That does not always mean none exists — it means none appears under a generic name in the FDA data we track. Ask your pharmacist.
Cite this page
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- pharmaranks. (2026, July 24). Denosumab-Dssb: uses, dosing, side effects & brands. https://pharmaranks.com/drugs/denosumab-dssb
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- “Denosumab-Dssb: uses, dosing, side effects & brands.” pharmaranks, 24 July 2026, https://pharmaranks.com/drugs/denosumab-dssb.
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Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.
Read the full FDA label for denosumab-dssb on DailyMed (NIH) ↗ — including its boxed warning in full.