title: Denosumab (Prolia) and male osteoporosis. Do not use in men (or in women).
abstract: No proven efficacy in preventing osteoporotic fractures in men, but serious adverse effects including atypical fractures and symptomatic hypocalcaemia.
mesh_terms: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000069448:Denosumab / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D000069448:Denosumab