Denosumab in clinical practice : beware before, during and after
Abstract
Denosumab is a very effective treatment of osteoporosis, easy to use and very well tolerated. Due to some associated risks, a close clinical follow-up is necessary. Before the first injection, it is necessary to correct hypocalcaemia or vitamin D deficiency when present. Calcemia has to be followed in case of renal insufficiency. Injections of denosumab should be done scrupulously every 6 months (± 3 weeks). Discontinuation of denosumab is associated with a severe rebound effect characterized by increased markers of bone remodeling, a rapid decrease of bone density values, and a risk of multiple spontaneous vertebral fractures. The administration of a potent bisphosphonate (zoledronate, alendronate) minimises or avoids this rebound effect.
Le dénosumab est un traitement très efficace de l’ostéoporose, simple d’utilisation et très bien toléré. Au vu de certains risques associés, un suivi clinique rapproché est nécessaire. Lors de son initiation, il faut corriger une hypocalcémie ou un déficit en vitamine D. Il faut suivre la calcémie en présence d’une insuffisance rénale. Les injections de dénosumab sont à faire scrupuleusement tous les 6 mois (± 3 semaines). L’arrêt du dénosumab s’accompagne d’un effet rebond sévère, caractérisé par une augmentation des marqueurs du remodelage osseux, une diminution rapide des valeurs de densité osseuse et un risque de fractures vertébrales multiples spontanées. L’administration d’un bisphosphonate puissant (zolédronate, alendronate) permet…
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